Asia Pacific – Page 1004 – Prologue Journal

Great powers seeking a warm Pacific island welcome can learn from India

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. India was feted when it offered cheap medicines, a heart hospital, research institute, desalination plants and its IT and solar expertise – with no mention of defence issues. This could be a template for…

Southeast Asian tech giant Sea disbands investment arm

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that Southeast Asian e-commerce and gaming giant Sea Ltd (SE.N) is winding down its investment arm amid a cooling investment environment globally as macroeconomic and market uncertainty weigh on valuations. The post Southeast Asian tech giant Sea disbands investment arm appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/southeast-asian-tech-giant-sea-disbands-investment-arm/

Pigs might fly but their fat shouldn’t, environmental experts warn

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. EU subsidies encouraging the use of rendered fats for road and air travel have doubled demand for animal-fat biodiesel over a decade, driving up prices for other fats and creating environmental fallout. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3222654/pigs-might-fly-their-fat-shouldnt-environmental-experts-warn?utm_source=rss_feed

China Wants to Set the Terms of Any ‘Thaw’ With the U.S.

New York Times China has pushed to set the terms of its re-engagement with the Biden administration, rebuffing a request for a defense meeting while urging Washington to drop sanctions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/world/asia/china-us-relations-thaw.html

Japan’s growing problem with ‘trash homes’ prompts questions about lack of social support

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trash houses or ‘gomi-yashiki’ are local eyesores whose owners spill mounds of rubbish onto the streets and surrounding properties, attracting pests, causing problems for local governments across the country. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3222587/japans-growing-problem-trash-homes-prompts-questions-about-lack-social-support?utm_source=rss_feed

Asia climate woes mount as heat shatters May records

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Highs were registered in China and Southeast Asia, including Singapore that was at its hottest for the month in 40 years. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3222633/asia-climate-woes-mount-heat-shatters-may-records?utm_source=rss_feed

Seoul-Tokyo WWII sex slaves’ information will not be disclosed, top court rules

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In 2015, the two countries signed a controversial deal on the sexual enslavement of South Korean women by Japan during World War II; this latest ruling is viewed as favouring President Yoon Suk Yeol,…

Australia ‘hopeful’ barley exports to China will resume soon as talks go ‘in right direction’ amid warming ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australia’s trade minister said on Thursday that Beijing had indicated its review of anti-dumping duties, imposed in 2020 amid a deterioration in relations, would soon be complete. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3222605/australia-hopeful-barley-exports-china-will-resume-soon-talks-go-right-direction-amid-warming-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

Pacific nations dismayed at Australia’s backing for fossil fuels, calls it ‘biggest security threat’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ministers from Vanuatu and Tevalua condemn Australia’s long and continuing enthusiasm for coal and gas projects. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3222604/pacific-nations-dismayed-australias-backing-fossil-fuels-calls-it-biggest-security-threat?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore triples jail time for drugs possession, makes sweeping changes to anti-narcotics laws

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The previous maximum punishment for possession of any controlled drug, regardless of weight, was 10 years’ jail, a fine of up to US$14,774, or both. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3222585/singapore-triples-jail-time-drugs-possession-makes-sweeping-changes-anti-narcotics-laws?utm_source=rss_feed