Asia Pacific – Page 10 – Prologue Journal

Smog in Pakistan Smothers Lahore, Breaking a Vibrant City’s Rhythms

New York Times Lahore comes alive at night. But this year’s record onslaught of cold-weather smog — residents call it the “fifth season” — has broken its rhythms. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/asia/lahore-pakistan-smog.html

Daim Zainuddin acquitted of graft charges by Malaysian court a week after his death

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The corruption charges, related to the late politician and businessman’s alleged failure to declare his assets, were dropped on Wednesday. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287337/daim-zainuddin-acquitted-graft-charges-malaysian-court-week-after-his-death?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia’s Putin plans India trip, defying US-led efforts to isolate him

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As he prepares for his first visit to India since the Ukraine invasion, Russia’s president signals growing confidence in travelling abroad. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3287331/russias-putin-plans-india-trip-defying-us-led-efforts-isolate-him?utm_source=rss_feed

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Mogul, Takes Stand in National Security Trial

New York Times The media tycoon, who is accused of masterminding pro-democracy protests, testified at his trial for the first time. He could be sent to prison for life. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/asia/jimmy-lai-hong-kong-trial.html

Will a second Trump presidency reshape Southeast Asia’s trade, security landscape?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump’s tariff threat and disdain for defence allies coupled with ‘China hawks’ in his cabinet pose great risk for the region, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287332/will-second-trump-presidency-reshape-southeast-asias-trade-security-landscape?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore takes action against Resorts World Sentosa for ‘unsatisfactory’ tourism metrics

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The city state’s Gambling Regulatory Authority said the casino had areas that ‘require rectification and substantial improvement’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287326/singapore-takes-action-against-resorts-world-sentosa-unsatisfactory-tourist-numbers?utm_source=rss_feed

How Philippines’ ‘vocal’ South China Sea stance earns it Western support

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say the Philippines’ transparency initiative is spotlighting China’s actions and rallying global allies in the US and Europe. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287248/how-philippines-vocal-south-china-sea-stance-earns-it-western-support?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia pushes pension reform as it braces for 10% of population to retire

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With 2.5 million Australians set to retire in the next decade, the government wants to reshape its US$2.5 trillion pension industry. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3287316/ageing-australia-pushes-pension-reform-it-braces-10-population-retire?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia agrees to return Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso to Philippines

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mary Jane Veloso was convicted of drug trafficking and has been on death row in Indonesia for 14 years. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287274/indonesia-agrees-return-filipino-death-row-inmate-mary-jane-veloso-philippines?utm_source=rss_feed

China draws red line at Scarborough Shoal after Manila’s new maritime laws

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing’s move aims to legitimise future enforcement measures while avoiding overt military escalation, a hallmark of its strategy in contested maritime areas. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3287046/china-draws-red-line-scarborough-shoal-after-manilas-new-maritime-laws?utm_source=rss_feed