Trump’s US visa pause; elephant’s 100km trek home; rise of SEA-pop: 7 Asia highlights

South China Morning Post Tuesday 01 September 2026, 07:40 UTC By SCMP 1 min read

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Advertisement Trump’s US visa pause; elephant’s 100km trek home; rise of SEA-pop: 7 Asia highlights From Filipino migrants in Japan to South Asians rethinking Western education, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting 2-MIN READ2-MIN 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. Why US visa pause could have ‘real consequences’ for Asian applicants Asian workers and families already facing years-long waits for US visas could be pushed deeper into uncertainty by a global pause on immigrant visa appointments, as President Donald Trump’s administration tightens legal immigration through new screening and higher costs, experts warn. Advertisement Select Voice Select Speed 1.00x

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