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India-Pakistan water wars, NewJeans saga ‘detrimental’ to K-pop: 7 Asia highlights

From a Malaysian witness’ abduction to water issues plaguing India and Pakistan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

NewJeans rebranded as NJZ amid the dispute with Ador and Hybe. Photo: Facebook/NewJeans

We 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 consider subscribing.

1. Fujian gang photos cast shadow on lead-up to Singapore cabinet reveal

A photo circulated on social media shows Su Haijin (back row, far left) and Chee Hong Tat (front row, far right) at an event. Photo: Instagram/toxicstatenarrativeinsg
A photo circulated on social media shows Su Haijin (back row, far left) and Chee Hong Tat (front row, far right) at an event. Photo: Instagram/toxicstatenarrativeinsg

2. Kidnap of Malaysian witness by ‘police officers’ sparks public safety fears

A key witness in a Malaysian corruption case was kidnapped on her way to see authorities. Photo: Shutterstock
A key witness in a Malaysian corruption case was kidnapped on her way to see authorities. Photo: Shutterstock

3. ‘Detrimental to K-pop’? How NewJeans saga upends South Korea’s music industry

NewJeans attend the Billboard Women in Music Awards in Inglewood, California, US, March 6, 2024. Photo: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni
NewJeans attend the Billboard Women in Music Awards in Inglewood, California, US, March 6, 2024. Photo: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni

4. Water wars: as India weaponises rivers, Pakistan thirsts for security

A parched stretch of the Indus River in Hyderabad, Sindh province, Pakistan. Photo: Shutterstock
A parched stretch of the Indus River in Hyderabad, Sindh province, Pakistan. Photo: Shutterstock

5. Survey finds 45% of Japan’s workers are ‘quiet quitting’, defying grind culture

According to the results of a new survey, 45 per cent of Japan’s full-time workforce is engaging in “quiet quitting” – doing just enough to get by without striving for promotions or recognition. Photo: Shutterstock
According to the results of a new survey, 45 per cent of Japan’s full-time workforce is engaging in “quiet quitting” – doing just enough to get by without striving for promotions or recognition. Photo: Shutterstock

6. Could ‘flourishing’ Indonesians teach even happy Nordic dwellers a thing or two?

A traditional Balinese Janger dancer performs at Pererenan Beach in Indonesia’s Bali on April 29. Photo: Xinhua
A traditional Balinese Janger dancer performs at Pererenan Beach in Indonesia’s Bali on April 29. Photo: Xinhua

7. India opens new BrahMos missile plant amid export boom and regional tensions

Dr Jaiteerth Joshi (right), CEO of BrahMos, gestures during the inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. Photo: AP
Dr Jaiteerth Joshi (right), CEO of BrahMos, gestures during the inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. Photo: AP

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