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Ex-media boss Jimmy Lai jailed for 20 years under national security law
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/02/2026
» Hong Kong's High Court jailed former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying for 20 years on Monday for national security crimes, in what mainland Chinese authorities described as a "powerful declaration" that severe punishment awaited those who dared to challenge the law.
Private art museum Dib Bangkok opens in Thailand in honour of late collector
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/01/2026
» With his curly hair and thick-rimmed glasses, the late Thai collector Petch Osathanugrah cut a distinct figure. An industrialist, musician and heir to a popular energy drink company, he amassed a vast collection of more than 1,000 artworks and was in the early stages of building a private museum in Bangkok when he died from a heart attack in 2023.
Power bank warning for passengers after aircraft fire
South China Morning Post, Published on 31/01/2025
» HONG KONG — Airline passengers should ensure their power banks are in good condition and from reputable brands before boarding flights, experts have warned, after a charging device was suspected to have caused a fire on board an aircraft preparing for departure from South Korea to Hong Kong.
Chinese actor Wang Xing reported missing in Thailand near notorious scam hub
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/01/2025
» China's consulate in the Thai city of Chiang Mai has promised to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in Thailand following reports that a Chinese actor went missing near the Myanmar border.
How to end your addiction to your smartphone using 5 tips
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/09/2024
» The bright red lights shone onto the ground at pedestrian crossings around Hong Kong so that phone-absorbed zombies know the "Don't Walk" signal is active were billed as a public safety measure.
Viral TikTok videos from Singaporean architect bring feng shui to new audience
South China Morning Post, Published on 16/07/2024
» SINGAPORE - In 2020, when the world was in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic, Cliff Tan entered a quarantine hotel in his native Singapore. At the time, the architect had 50 followers on TikTok.
Total solar eclipse races across North America
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/04/2024
» NEW YORK - Millions of people across North America readied for a total solar eclipse on Monday - some gazing anxiously at wayward clouds - as the moon began creeping across the face of the sun in western Mexico before it blocks it out completely.
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific cancels another 28 flights
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/01/2024
» Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has called off another 28 flights this week, with at least one travel agency saying earlier disruptions delayed the return home of some customers.
Five of Asia's best bike trips to take, from Himalayas to traversing South Korea
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/12/2023
» Ready to start planning your 2024 getaways? Got some bucket list adventures you just cannot put off any longer? Is next year when you finally do that trip of a lifetime?
Mongolia's new land ports seek to broaden ties with China and Russia, provide 'pivotal' link with Asia and Europe
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/11/2023
» Resource-rich but underdeveloped Mongolia is planning seven new dry ports to expand trade with neighbouring giants China and Russia, a Mongolian official told the Post.