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Advertisement Hong Kong weather Hong KongSociety On This DayTyphoon Rose capsizes ferry in Hong Kong, killing 88 – SCMP archive In 1971, Typhoon Rose wreaked extensive damage in Hong Kong, including capsizing a ferry which drowned 88 people onboard 3-MIN READ3-MIN Listen SCMP Published: 4:15pm, 17 Aug 2026 This article was first published on August […]

Advertisement Singapore This Week in AsiaHealth & Environment Singaporeans urge forest protection at rally as housing plans spur concerns Activists and residents ask authorities to protect Maju Forest and greenery near Gillman Barracks and consider other sites for development 3-MIN READ3-MIN Listen Kolette Lim Published: 4:23pm, 17 Aug 2026Updated: 4:28pm, 17 Aug 2026 Thousands of […]

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Advertisement Hong Kong tourism Hong KongHong Kong Economy Hong Kong tourist arrivals up 3% in July as bad weather curbs mainland growth Tourism board says international meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions helped drive an increase in business visitors and arrivals from some source markets 2-MIN READ2-MIN Listen Wynna Wong Published: 4:42pm, 17 Aug 2026Updated: 4:52pm, […]

Advertisement Singapore This Week in AsiaLifestyle & Culture Shoving incident in Singapore over man patting girl’s head stirs heated debate Some defend the man for his ‘friendly gesture’ commonly practised by the elderly, while another says he should ‘stay in your lane’ 3-MIN READ3-MIN 1 Listen SCMP’s Asia desk Published: 2:30pm, 17 Aug 2026 A […]

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Advertisement Malaysia AsiaSoutheast Asia All Malaysia Airlines pilots pass drug tests following Jakarta arrest The mandatory screening process was ⁠ordered after a Malaysian Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia on drug trafficking charges 1-MIN READ1-MIN Listen Reuters Published: 3:39pm, 17 Aug 2026Updated: 3:40pm, 17 Aug 2026 All pilots working for flag carrier Malaysia Airlines tested […]