AdvertisementSCMP HighlightsAsiaPhilippine pageant debate, Chinese stealth jets in Pakistan: 7 Asia highlights
From controversy about a Philippine pageant winner to Japan’s social recluses, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenSCMPPublished: 12:30pm, 12 May 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.
The Philippines has crowned its newest Miss Universe candidate, Bea Millan-Windorski, as the country – known for its penchant for beauty pageants – prepares to send its latest representative to the global competition in November.
