Asia Pacific – Prologue Journal

Pakistan mediators seek ceasefire as 68 killed in sectarian violence

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government officials met with tribal leaders amid a decades-long sectarian conflict over a land dispute near the Afghanistan border. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3287931/pakistan-mediators-seek-ceasefire-68-killed-sectarian-violence?utm_source=rss_feed

Made in Sabah: Malaysia’s indigenous language film Sinakagon to make Netflix debut

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ‘fully Sabah’ production, directed by Timothy Stephen and shot entirely in the Dusun dialect, is based on the legend of the goddess Huminodun. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3287790/made-sabah-malaysias-indigenous-language-film-sinakagon-make-netflix-debut?utm_source=rss_feed

North American ports must automate or risk losing out to Asia and Europe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While automated hubs in Asia and Europe attract more trade, ports in the US and Canada are mired in inefficiency and recurring labour disputes. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3287570/north-american-ports-must-automate-or-risk-losing-out-asia-and-europe?utm_source=rss_feed

Laos vows justice after tainted alcohol kills tourists

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Laotian authorities have promised a full investigation into the deaths of six tourists. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287911/laos-vows-justice-after-tainted-alcohol-kills-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed

All of Us Are Dead creator on South Korea’s webtoon boom and his Netflix success

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Joo Dong-geun shares his journey from part-time artist – and explains why webtoons are behind so many South Korean Netflix hits. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3287776/all-us-are-dead-creator-south-koreas-webtoon-boom-and-his-netflix-success?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan holds Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The mines were listed as a World Heritage site in July after Japan and South Korea agreed to put aside some of their differences. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287898/japan-holds-sado-mines-memorial-despite-south-korean-boycott?utm_source=rss_feed

What Two Acclaimed Female-Directed Movies Say About Indian Cinema

New York Times “Laapataa Ladies” and “All We Imagine as Light” have both captivated audiences at home. But only one was able to get India’s nod for the best foreign film Oscar. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/world/asia/indian-movies-oscars.html

The Problem of Sorcery in Papua New Guinea

New York Times Tragedies in Papua New Guinea are often followed by accusations of sorcery and unspeakable acts of violence. That cycle has become more brutal in recent years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/world/asia/papua-new-guinea-sorcery.html

Australia dumps plan for social media fines misinformation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The proposal to fine internet companies came on the back of moves to ban children below a certain age from social media. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3287896/australia-dumps-plan-social-media-fines-enabling-misinformation?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s killer smog is piling on the costs to citizens, the economy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say the costs of India’s air pollution crisis to its economy is as much as 3 per cent of GDP. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3287893/indias-killer-smog-piling-costs-citizens-economy?utm_source=rss_feed