
SCMP Highlights Top Asia Stories of the Week
The South China Morning Post presents a selection of seven impactful stories from its recent coverage of Asia, including topics like Chinese tourism in Malaysia and praise for Lee Kuan Yew.
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The South China Morning Post presents a selection of seven impactful stories from its recent coverage of Asia, including topics like Chinese tourism in Malaysia and praise for Lee Kuan Yew.

An American microbiologist has been awarded the 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, Singapore's top water honor, for his mathematical method that validated the safety of the city-state's recycled drinking water, NEWater.
An article suggests that Kenya must outlaw corruption to realize its development aspirations, drawing parallels with Singapore's early efforts under Lee Kuan Yew.

Europe is experiencing an extreme heatwave with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, affecting 150 million people and causing disruptions like the cancellation of Paris Pride. While the heat begins to subside in France, it is now moving towards Eastern Europe, prompting concerns about public health and the environment.
An American microbiologist has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize for their groundbreaking contributions to global water safety.

Budapest has been recognized as a winner of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026, one of the world's most esteemed urban development awards, as announced by the mayor.

London's mayor states that the city's diversity strengthens its position among the world's most influential cities, as London receives the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize for its ability to reinvent itself.
An American microbiologist has been honored with the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize for her significant contributions to developing methods for measuring the risk associated with drinking water.

Enugu State Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has been praised and compared to global icons like Lee Kuan Yew for his leadership.