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SCMP’s highlights: 7 of this week’s most read stories

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Singaporeans waiting 16 hours for a visa to a controversial Hong Kong cartoonist, here are a few highlights from the Post’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3220241/scmps-highlights-7-weeks-most-read-stories?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s economy ‘no longer in crisis’ as return of tourists buoys growth

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The economy grew 5.1 per cent in the first quarter of the year on the back of strong domestic demand and a rebound in tourism. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3220296/malaysias-economy-no-longer-crisis-return-tourists-buoys-growth?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Soldier most feared by North Korea’ returns to Seoul military as Yoon talks tough on nuclear threat

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former defence minister Kim Kwan-jin to head a key panel tasked with reforming the South Korean military. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3220288/soldier-most-feared-north-korea-returns-seoul-military-yoon-talks-tough-nuclear-threat?utm_source=rss_feed

7 Buddhist monks arrested for stealing US$8.9 million worth assets from Thai temple

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cash, jewellery and amulets were uncovered during a police raid in Nakhon Ratchasima province. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3220282/7-buddhist-monks-arrested-stealing-us89-million-worth-assets-thai-temple?utm_source=rss_feed

Gaw Capital eyes more Japan property deals amid high expectations for TSMC’s chip factories

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gaw already manages US$3.8 billion of property assets in Japan and has begun a search on the western island of Kyushu. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3220280/gaw-capital-eyes-more-japan-property-deals-amid-high-expectations-tsmcs-chip-factories?utm_source=rss_feed

Is Japan’s Toshimitsu Motegi eyeing the top job despite his aloof image and low support ratings?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts agree Toshimitsu Motegi has extensive diplomatic experience but also point out weaknesses such as ‘a lack of warmth and empathy’ in connecting with voters. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3220214/japans-toshimitsu-motegi-eyeing-top-job-despite-his-aloof-image-and-low-support-ratings?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s foreign minister Qin Gang to visit Australia in July for ‘reciprocal visit’ as Beijing-Canberra ties ease

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s foreign minister Qin Gang will visit Australia in July amid improving ties between Beijing and Canberra, according to a source close to the Chinese government and an Australian academic. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3220231/chinas-foreign-minister-qin-gang-visit-australia-july-reciprocal-visit-beijing-canberra-ties-ease?utm_source=rss_feed

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