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WORLDJun 23Tourists in China call locals smelly, Philippine school shooting: 7 Asia highlightsWe 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. Malaysian tourists in China scorned for calling locals ‘smelly’ A group of Malaysian tourists is facing intense backlash for filming strangers and mocking locals in China as “smelly”, sparking debate on travel etiquette and national image. 2. Indonesia market sell-off...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23How Hong Kong plans to tap popular films, historic buildings to lure touristsAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong will build on the popularity of the old Yau Ma Tei police station exhibition by developing more heritage attractions that combine historic buildings with cultural experiences, the tourism chief has said, identifying Haw Par Mansion as one of the city’s next major...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23Vox Machina Season 4 Finale : Quantum Teleportation and Apoptosis Power the Whispered One ArcThe fourth season finale of 'Vox Machina' reportedly incorporates concepts like quantum teleportation and apoptosis to drive 'The Whispered One' arc. These scientific ideas are used as narrative elements in the animated series.techtimes.com · United States
WORLDJun 23China zoo offers US$15,000 annual salary for bear costume performer with strict silence clauseA recruitment advertisement from a zoo in central China seeking individuals to pose as black bears, offering an annual salary of 100,000 yuan (US$15,000), has gone viral on social media, generating a wave of humorous responses among internet users. Luohe Wildlife Zoo, located in Luohe city in Henan province, posted the job ad on June 13, looking to hire people to wear black bear costumes, roam the zoo, and interact with visitors, according to Jiupai News. It is unclear if the costumes come with...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be ‘bigger and better’: Rosanna LawAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong should focus on becoming “bigger and better”, rather than expecting neighbouring cities such as Shenzhen to “stand still”, the city’s tourism chief has said, as the government prepares its first five-year plan and seeks to raise the sector’s contribution to the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22How Tibetan nomads deal with life amidst China giant solar and wind farmsThe article explores how Tibetan nomads manage their lives amidst the presence of large solar and wind farms in China.scroll.in · India
WORLDJun 22From Times Square to Brooklyn, Mexico fans turned NYC into a party for El Tri match with South KoreaOn Thursday, Times Square and other New York City sites were a sea of red, white and green as Mexico fans gathered for El Tri's knockout match against South Korea. The post From Times Square to Brooklyn, Mexico fans turned NYC into a party for El Tri match with South Korea appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
WORLDJun 22Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 JulyJapan wants to help manage the rising costs of its immigration system by making tourist visas significantly more expensive in the first fee increase in nearly half a century.EuroNews [en]
WORLDBREAKINGJun 222 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3npr.org · United States
WORLDBREAKINGJun 222 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3wutc.org · United States
WORLDJun 22Slimy beans : Japanese natto disgusts and delights the worldJapanese natto, a food known for its slimy texture, is described as both polarizing and globally recognized for its unique qualities.news.tuoitre.vn
WORLDBREAKINGJun 222 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3kios.org · United States
WORLDBREAKINGJun 22Two teenagers in custody after deadly shooting at Philippines schoolTwo teenagers have been taken into custody following a deadly shooting incident at a school in the Philippines. This event highlights a serious act of violence and immediate police response.hillingdontimes.co.uk · United Kingdom
WORLDJun 22Australian public cooling on Trump’s US while thawing on China, survey findsAustralian trust in the United States has hit a record low, while the public mood towards China has warmed for the fourth year in a row, according to a new opinion poll. In an unprecedented shift, 51 per cent of those surveyed said the country’s relationship with China was more important than that with the US, compared with 45 per cent who said America should take priority. Only 31 per cent of those questioned in the Lowy Institute’s annual poll said they trusted the US to act responsibly in the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22Hong Kong court hears of boy’s final moments after being beaten, starved by motherA five-year-old boy died after his mother physically abused, confined and starved him until he was a mere 9.7kg (21.38lbs) – half the normal weight for his age – a Hong Kong court has heard. The 38-year-old mother, only identified as “LST” at the High Court, on Monday pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter and another of cruelty to a child over the death of her son in September 2022. An autopsy report showed the boy had starved to death and had also suffered 129 injuries to different parts...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22Nun walks with abuse survivors in the shadows of Indonesia tourism boomA nun is accompanying abuse survivors amid Indonesia's growing tourism industry. This highlights social issues related to abuse and support efforts in a developing context.globalsistersreport.org · United States
WORLDJun 22Malaysian woman sorry for ‘excessive’ behaviour in video mocking locals in ChinaA woman who appeared in videos allegedly showing a group of Malaysian tourists mocking locals in China as “smelly” has apologised after days of criticism from social media users in Malaysia and China. Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil came under scrutiny after the clips went viral, with users criticising the remarks as insulting to locals in China and saying they reflected poorly on Malaysians abroad. In a statement posted on her TikTok page, @ekyn.wong, on Saturday, she said she took full responsibility...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 224 more suspects arrested over HK$7 million gold bar robbery at Hong Kong airportPolice have arrested four more suspects linked to a high-profile knifepoint robbery in Hong Kong following a joint cross-border operation, though the stolen gold bars remain missing. The robbery occurred early on Thursday at Hong Kong International Airport’s car park 3, where a 36-year-old local man, carrying a backpack loaded with six gold bars weighing about 6kg and valued at HK$7 million, was ambushed by three knife-wielding assailants. The attackers slashed his arms and legs before escaping...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 221 year in prison for gang member who forced 2 Thai women into prostitution in Hong KongA Hong Kong court has sentenced a 70-year-old gang member to a year in prison for forcing two Thai women into prostitution, after they fell for job scams claiming to be hiring massage therapists and were trafficked from Thailand to the city in 2023. The District Court heard on Monday that Chiu Hon-leung ordered other gang members to lock the two women in a flat in Yau Ma Tei’s Temple Street and forced them to engage in sex work after they arrived in Hong Kong on February 7, 2023. The two women,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22Japan's 2nd World Cup match draws 30.2% viewership in Tokyo areaViewership for the terrestrial broadcast of Japan's second World Cup Group F match against Tunisia averaged 30.2 percent in the Kanto region surrounding Tokyo, an audience research firm…Japan Today
WORLDJun 22Japanese natto disgusts and delights the worldSticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one mouthful at a time.…Japan Today
WORLDJun 22China defends role in global supply chains amid Strait of Hormuz crisisChina’s proactive role in stabilising global energy and fertiliser markets amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis shows the country is a defender of global supply chains, rather than a disruptive force as “hyped” by the West, Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Monday. “The fact that Chinese manufacturing never falters or fails at critical moments fully proves that China is a participant, a builder and a defender of the global supply chain,” Ding said during the opening ceremony of the fourth China...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22Hong Kong primary school to host overnight World Cup semi-final watch partyA Hong Kong primary school’s decision to invite pupils to watch one of the World Cup semi-final matches on campus late at night has triggered a wave of excitement on social media, with some internet users saying it will be a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. According to a circular issued to parents by Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School in Tseung Kwan O, the event, to be held on campus in the early hours of July 15, was meant to allow students to experience the lively atmosphere of a mega sports...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22Hong Kong parents in welfare custody case say 2-month-old baby sick in hospitalThe two-month-old baby of a Hong Kong couple involved in custody battles for their two children has been hospitalised after falling ill and could be tested for meningitis, according to his parents, who earlier caused controversy for failing to register the infant’s birth in the city and were arrested for alleged child neglect. The father of two-month-old Danny, Tsang Wai-bong, said on Monday that he and his partner Kwan Pui-sin were only allowed to visit their child in a shelter once a week and...South China Morning Post
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