Asia Pacific – Prologue Journal

Vietnam’s bid to boost Indonesia ties reflects ‘enemy to none’ security strategy: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Building comprehensive strategic partnerships allows Vietnam more room to manoeuvre, balance ties with major powers, observers note. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3279030/vietnams-bid-boost-indonesia-ties-reflects-enemy-none-security-strategy-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

How China is becoming the Saudi Arabia of renewables

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s declining demand for fossil fuels and increased clean-energy capacity could usher in a new shift in global wealth distribution. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3278889/how-china-becoming-saudi-arabia-renewables?utm_source=rss_feed

Thursday Briefing: A Second Day of Explosions in Lebanon

New York Times Plus, Kamala Harris courts Latino voters. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/briefing/lebanon-explosions-harris-kashmir.html

Alaska Airlines Chief Plans More Routes After a Deal With Hawaiian

New York Times The airline’s chief executive, Ben Minicucci, said in an interview that closing its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines would allow it to expand, including on international routes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/business/alaska-airlines-hawaiian-deal.html

Bangladesh, Struggling to Restore Order, Gives Army Policing Powers

New York Times Public disorder has continued in the country, weeks after its autocratic leader was driven out by protests. Many police officers have still not returned to work. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/asia/bangladesh-army-police.html

US ambassador to Singapore hails ties, concerned by China’s ‘unnecessarily provocative’ actions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Jonathan Kaplan criticised China’s aggressive South China Sea actions, while highlighting US-Singapore ties at a conference in the city state. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3279017/us-ambassador-singapore-hails-ties-concerned-chinas-unnecessarily-provocative-actions?utm_source=rss_feed

China has raised its retirement age. How does this compare to other countries?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Recently announced increases to China’s retirement age have received global attention – but what have other countries done? https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3279003/china-has-raised-its-retirement-age-how-does-compare-other-countries?utm_source=rss_feed

Child, 10, Stabbed Near Japanese School in China

New York Times The child was wounded and a 44-year-old man was in custody, the police said. Other Japanese schools in China warned parents and students to be cautious. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/asia/child-stabbed-japan-china.html

Kashmiris Are Voting Again. But Do They Have a Voice?

New York Times An election that began on Wednesday will restore some of the self-rule India took away in 2019. But a lasting chill has fallen over Kashmir. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/asia/kashmir-election.html

Why we must follow Pacific Islands’ lead on climate change

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pacific Islands nations show how cooperation can transcend national boundaries to address common challenges effectively. They need support. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3278868/why-we-must-follow-pacific-islands-lead-climate-change?utm_source=rss_feed