The carrier is adopting a “more cautious approach” to managing turbulence in the wake of what happened on flight SQ321, which was hit by extreme turbulence and forced to divert to Bangkok. One person died and scores were injured.
Malaysia’s 1MDB sues PetroSaudi executive, seeking US$1.83 billion
Troubled Malaysian state fund 1MDB has sued Petrosaudi International Ltd.’s executive Patrick Mahony for US$1.83 billion over a 2009 joint venture with the oil exploration firm.
Nepal’s ‘Everest man’ reaches peak for record 30th time
Kami Rita Sherpa, 54, first scaled Everest in 1994 when working for a commercial expedition. He has since climbed the mountain almost every year.
South China Sea: Philippine admiral at centre of ‘new deal’ saga breaks silence on alleged pact with Beijing
Vice-Admiral Alberto Carlos admits talking to a Chinese military attaché on ways to reduce maritime tensions, but insists he has ‘not compromised’ the country’s territorial integrity.
What is air turbulence and how can you protect yourself? Here’s what to know after fatal Singapore Airlines plane incident
The Post talks to experts about different types of turbulence, how often flights are seriously affected and how passengers can protect themselves from harm.
British man dead of likely heart attack, 30 injured after Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 hit by severe turbulence
“We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER. There were a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew on board,” the airline said in a Facebook post.
India election: ineligible 17-year-old votes 8 times for PM Modi’s BJP, as rivals claim fraud in polls
The Election Commission of India suspended officials and ordered a fresh vote in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh after a minor posted a video of himself repeatedly voting for the Hindu nationalist BJP went viral.
Vietnam parliament elects Tran Thanh Man new chairman amid leadership reshuffle
Two presidents and a parliament speaker have stepped down in less than 18 months amid an escalating anti-graft campaign. The positions are among Vietnam’s four “pillars” of leadership.
Western concerns about Chinese oversupplies are woefully misplaced
The West misunderstands China’s efforts at boosting innovation and satisfying domestic demand as seeking to undermine foreign competitors. While oversupply is a valid concern, a bigger problem is concentrated production among a small cluster of firms which US tariffs on China will not address.
Elon Musk, Indonesian health minister launch Starlink satellite internet service for healthcare sector
Indonesia is the third country in Southeast Asia where Starlink will operate. Starlink was launched at three Indonesian health centres on Sunday.
