Asia Pacific – Page 10 – Prologue Journal

South Korea’s Jeju Air crash: victims’ families face hate, disinformation online

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hate comments could stem from feelings of resentment and injustice over families receiving compensation from government, an expert says. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3294696/south-koreas-jeju-air-crash-victims-families-face-hate-disinformation-online?utm_source=rss_feed

Ferries, trains and cable cars? How Malaysia’s Johor can cope with SEZ commuter squeeze

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The state neighbouring Singapore is facing logistical challenges, with transport infrastructure stagnating for years. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3294736/ferries-trains-and-cable-cars-how-malaysias-johor-can-cope-sez-commuter-squeeze?utm_source=rss_feed

South China Sea: Philippines warns Beijing ‘all options on the table’ after coastguard patrol

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Chinese coastguard ship patrolled Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday pushing the Philippines “to the wall,” and prompting Manila to consider international lawsuits. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294733/south-china-sea-philippines-warns-beijing-all-options-table-after-coastguard-patrol?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesian politician’s daughter slammed for helping LA fire victims and not Palestinians

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Online users who have criticised Cinta Rahmania Putri say the fire victims’ suffering pales in comparison with that of the Palestinians. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3294731/indonesian-politicians-daughter-slammed-helping-la-fire-victims-and-not-palestinians?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean Leader Shuns Trial as He Tries to Hold Off Detention

New York Times The Constitutional Court began hearings on whether to unseat Yoon Suk Yeol. But he remained in his fortified residence as investigators drew up plans to detain him. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/asia/south-korea-yoon-trial-detain.html

Should Indonesia be ‘very worried’ about Malaysia-Singapore SEZ?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts warn the new economic zone will be a ‘serious threat’ that could exacerbate Indonesia’s struggles to attract top-tier investments. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3294726/should-indonesia-be-very-worried-about-malaysia-singapore-sez?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s economic miracle not over: Singapore diplomat Tommy Koh

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Koh says China’s economy is set to grow between 4 per cent and 5 per cent this year, boosted by demand for EVs, renewable energy and AI. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3294722/chinas-economic-miracle-not-over-singapore-diplomat-tommy-koh?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: What to Know as Trump Takes Office

New York Times Only a third of China’s trade surplus was with the United States, and only a third of the U.S. deficit was with China. That makes for tricky math for the president-elect. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/business/china-trade-surplus-trump.html

‘Why not?’: Indonesia mulls cheap Russian oil imports post-Brics entry despite risks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say Jakarta needs to weigh the economic benefits of discounted Russian oil against the risk of backlash from Western allies. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294714/why-not-indonesia-mulls-cheap-russian-oil-imports-post-brics-entry-despite-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea to Overhaul Runway Structures After Jeju Air Crash

New York Times The nation’s transport ministry reviewed structures near airport runways following the deadly crash of a Jeju Air flight late last month. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/business/korea-jejuair-air-runways.html