AirAsia chief’s jab backfires, Singaporeans going ‘car-lite’: 7 Asia highlights
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Advertisement SCMP Highlights Asia AirAsia chief’s jab backfires, Singaporeans going ‘car-lite’: 7 Asia highlights
From Japan’s strict visa rules to the Indian pilot hailed as a hero, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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SCMP Published: 12:15pm, 6 Oct 2026 We 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. AirAsia chief mocks Singapore Airlines’ food – and social media hits back
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes has caused a stir online after taking aim at Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) in-flight meals, claiming the food served by the carrier lagged behind his own airline’s offerings.
2. Going ‘car-lite’: why more Singaporeans are quitting driving
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