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South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Police board HK Express flight after passengers argue over boy kicking seat
Police have boarded an HK Express aircraft at Hong Kong airport following a quarrel between two passengers on a flight from Vietnam over a boy kicking the seat in front of him. The argument, between a Portuguese woman and a mainland Chinese man travelling with his three-year-old nephew, was captured on video by another passenger and widely shared on Chinese social media platform RedNote. The video clip shows the woman pointing angrily at a male passenger and a boy behind her seat and hurling insults at them. 'Your baby is kicking my back,' the woman shouts. The video uploader said the quarrel happened at about 10pm on Tuesday after the budget carrier's flight UO597 had departed from the resort island of Phu Quoc in Vietnam for Hong Kong. The two hour, 45 minute Airbus A321 flight landed in Hong Kong around 10.50pm. 'It seems that the boy sitting one row behind the woman repeatedly kicked her seat despite her telling him off a few times. The passenger in front scolded the boy and then the man behind started to hit her,' the uploader said. 'When we landed, about six to eight airport police and another two or three senior inspectors got on board the flight.'
Independent Singapore
12-07-2025
- Independent Singapore
Fight breaks out at Fort Canning Park after tourist takes too long for photo op
SINGAPORE: Tourists recently got into an altercation at Fort Canning, allegedly over the long wait to take photos at the Tree Tunnel, which many people place on their Singapore bucket list due to its picturesque nature. A long queue to get snapshots, however, seemed to be enough for some people to lose their cool. A video of the incident, in which a Caucasian woman argued with a Chinese man, was uploaded to the Chinese social media site Xiaohongshu. In the clip, the woman, wearing a long yellow sundress, appears to be scolding the man, who is kneeling and taking photos. Appearing to be fed up, he then stands and tells her, 'Shame on you.' She then answers back, 'Shame on you.' It is believed that the woman and the group of tourists she was with had been waiting for quite some time for their turn to take photos. The video also shows that at least a dozen other people were waiting for their own photo ops, and the woman may have gotten upset that the man in black was taking his sweet time. According to a report in Shin Min Daily News, during a visit to the Fort Canning Tree Tunnel earlier this week, around 50 people were in the queue waiting to take pictures. One woman had come after seeing a recommendation about the spot on Xiaohongshu. The other tourists present were from Indonesia, Thailand, and India. The woman suggested that a sign indicating the recommended time for each person to take pictures should be considered for posting by the authorities. She added that people who take too long are not very considerate of others, and that the children whose parents allow them just to run around everywhere ruin the experience for others. On TripAdvisor, the Fort Canning Park Tree Tunnel is ranked 1,009th of 1,292 things to do in Singapore While certainly picturesque, a number of reviewers point out the large number of people waiting to take photos. 'It's just a hole where people line up huge lines to take a picture. It's almost out of the park. We have to go down a lot of stairs,' a tourist who rated the experience 2 out of 5 wrote. See also HDB lift ownself test ownself 'Visited here around 9 a.m. and had a long queue already. Had to wait for more than an hour to even make it to the staircase… Crowded by people who are there for photo shoots. Has a spiral staircase, and the tunnel opening towards the sky above looks beautiful. But the wait is exhausting,' another wrote. For others, however, it's worth the wait. 'The view is amazing. Took so many photos, and it's beautiful. Convenient location as well. Love the place. Best out of all locations,' a visitor enthused. A tourist who had seen a long queue the first time they went returned at 7 a.m. the next day. 'We found only a few people present, allowing us enough time to capture a lot of cool photos. We highly recommend that travellers visit this famous spot early in the morning to avoid the crowds. Finally, we obtained a collection of memorable pictures that will serve as precious reminders of our trip to Singapore.' /TISG Read also: US tourist says food is better in M'sia than SG — and many S'poreans agree
Japan Times
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Japan Times
Accidents raise concern over how Japan vets foreign drivers
At the Samezu Driver's License Center in Tokyo, there used to be dozens of foreign nationals making lines early in the morning to convert their driver's licenses from their home countries to Japanese ones. They first had to take a written test — places were offered on a first-come-first-served basis, though applicants can now make reservations beforehand — followed by a driving test on another day. This process is much simpler, and even easier, than getting a driver's license from scratch in Japan, which costs around ¥300,000 ($2,100) and takes months of lessons and practice at a driving school. Recent motor accidents involving foreign drivers have put a spotlight on just how lax the driver's license conversion system really is, prompting authorities to consider tightening the rules . In one case, a Chinese man was arrested over an alleged hit-and-run that injured four elementary school boys in Saitama Prefecture. Police suspect the driver had been intoxicated at the time. In another, a Peruvian man was taken into custody for allegedly driving on the wrong side of the Shin-Meishin Expressway in Mie Prefecture, crashing into multiple vehicles and fleeing the scene. A review of the National Police Agency's traffic accident data shows that the number of accidents caused by foreign nationals increased from 6,725 in 2015 to 7,286 in 2024 — an 8% rise. Among the changes being proposed are a more rigorous written test to better assess applicants' knowledge of Japanese traffic laws and a stricter verification of applicants' addresses — requiring a resident registration and barring the use of temporary accommodations. Keita Ueno, the owner of Kiki Driving School and an instructor who supports both foreign nationals and Japanese citizens returning from abroad in getting their driver's licenses converted, is one of those worried about the current lax system. 'The content they (foreign drivers) learn is only about a third of what Japanese people learn,' Ueno said, adding that he also thinks the driving test is too easy. 'In terms of safety, since the test is only conducted within a closed course, while it does assess driving skills to some extent, I don't think it truly evaluates whether someone can drive safely on actual roads in Japan.' Ueno also highlighted the language barrier and different norms that exist between countries — traffic signs could carry different meanings, and driving standards might vary significantly. For instance, in some countries, drivers might not yield to ambulances or stop for pedestrians at crosswalks. The concept of priority roads — in which vehicles on the main road have the right of way — is also often ignored in some countries, with drivers merging without checking — a practice that can lead to accidents, particularly in Japan, where it is strictly observed, he said. Ueno said his driving school offers a program for students in which they can return after obtaining their licenses for lessons conducted on actual roads, but since it's not mandatory, hardly anyone does it. | Karin Kaneko The process of converting a foreign driver's license in Japan is relatively straightforward. Applicants must provide a valid license from their home country, a Japanese translation, a passport, and proof that they have held the license for at least three months in the issuing country. Holders of licenses from some countries are exempted from the driving test. The written test consists of 10 yes-or-no questions on traffic rules — such as whether drivers in Japan drive on the right side of the road — and applicants must get seven correct answers to pass. The test has a passing rate of 90%. The driving test, however, is more challenging, with a passing rate of only 26%, according to the Foreign Drivers Support Association. NPA data shows that foreign license conversions have been on the rise in recent years. Last year, there were 75,905 conversions, a significant leap from the 33,687 recorded in 2015. The conversion is especially popular among Chinese nationals, with various videos providing tips for passing the tests and explanations on the necessary application forms posted on social media RedNote. To drive in Japan, either a Japanese driver's license or an international driver's license is required, the latter of which is not issued in countries that include China, Vietnam and Brazil. For nationals of such countries, converting their driver's licenses into Japanese ones provides them the opportunity to also obtain an international driver's license, which then allows them to drive in other countries as well. Ueno of Kiki Driving School said he offers a program for his students in which they can return after obtaining their licenses for lessons conducted on actual roads, such as driving together on highways or through the city. 'But since it's not mandatory, and it's not part of the official rules, hardly anyone actually takes up the course,' he admitted, saying that there was only so much he could do. 'As driving schools, we can only operate based on the official rules. Of course, we can privately recommend people do certain things, but like I said earlier, not everyone will follow through,' Ueno said. 'That's why unless the rules themselves change, you won't get everyone to comply. When the rules are revised, we will adjust our programs according to the rules.'
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Chinese paraglider accidentally swept more than 28,000 ft above ground
A 55-year-old Chinese man was accidentally swept more than 28,000 feet over Northwest China while testing a paraglider harness. A powerful updraft of wind lifted him far above the tallest buildings in the world. NBC News' Steve Patterson has more on the dramatic accident.
