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Japan’s street prostitution, high-flying Malaysian student: 7 Asia highlights

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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. Tokyo’s ‘embarrassing’ street prostitution prompts demand in Japan for new laws

Advertisements for a host club in Kabukicho, Tokyo. Photo: EPA-EFE

Advertisements for a host club in Kabukicho, Tokyo. Photo: EPA-EFE

2. High-flying Malay student at Penang Chinese school becomes education sensation

Ahmad Khidir Ahmad Nazri received five top awards for academic excellence from his school. Photo: Facebook/hengeehighschool.penang

Ahmad Khidir Ahmad Nazri received five top awards for academic excellence from his school. Photo: Facebook/hengeehighschool.penang

3. ‘What’s in it for me’: will Trump 2.0 squeeze the Philippines for US support?

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr shakes hands with US President Joe Biden at the White House. Photo: AP

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr shakes hands with US President Joe Biden at the White House. Photo: AP

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