AdvertisementSCMP HighlightsAsiaAsean’s natural leader, Bali on edge over Japanese earthquake: 7 Asia highlights
From Indonesia’s ambitions outside of Asean to how a Filipino retiree lost his life savings, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenSCMPPublished: 1:18pm, 28 Apr 2026We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please considersubscribing.
A view inside the Asean Secretariat building during a foreign ministers’ meeting in 2022. Indonesia has hosted the secretariat since it was established in 1976. Photo: Asean/AFP
A Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force Type 10 tank (centre) is seen during a live‑fire drill at the Hijudai manoeuvre area on April 21, 2026. Photo: KyodoAdvertisementSelect VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
