Asia Pacific – Page 1017 – Prologue Journal

For These Veterans of U.S. Military, ‘Free’ Health Care Is a 5-Hour Flight Away

New York Times With health services lacking at home, many veterans from three Pacific Island nations end up paying to use the subsidized, or in many cases free, care they have earned. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/27/world/asia/micronesia-veterans-health-care.html

Malaysian couple arrested for chaining Indonesian helper in bathroom over suspected jewellery theft

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Alerted by the woman’s screams, residents called the police who broke down the flat’s door and freed her. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3222026/malaysian-couple-arrested-chaining-indonesian-helper-bathroom-over-suspected-jewellery-theft?utm_source=rss_feed

Man opened Asiana Airlines plane door mid-air as he was ‘uncomfortable’: South Korea police

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The passenger also told police he was stressed after losing his job recently. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3222019/man-opened-asiana-airlines-plane-door-mid-air-he-was-uncomfortable-south-korea-police?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Inept’ no more? India’s rejuvenated Rahul Gandhi gears up to take on PM Modi in 2024 election

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gandhi’s cross-country march contributed to the Congress party’s resounding majority secured in Karnataka polls last month, say analysts. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3221931/inept-no-more-indias-rejuvenated-rahul-gandhi-gears-take-pm-modi-2024-election?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Out of the rat race’: Gen Z side hustlers carve a niche for themselves amid tough Asia-Pacific job market

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Risks of the side hustle culture include overwork, stress and legal implications of holding a second job in addition to the full-time one, but some Gen Z say it helps keep their passion and…

Why India will continue to lag behind China as a global economic power

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. India never had a revolution, so its old power structures continue to shackle economic change. This, coupled with a lack of investment in education, health and social welfare, means India will continue to lag…

Ispace’s Japanese Moon Lander Crashed Because of Software Glitch

New York Times Ispace was aiming to become the first private company to land on the surface of the moon, but lost contact with its robotic spacecraft in late April. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/26/science/moon-crash-japan-ispace.html

Chinese ships ignore Vietnam demand to leave area close to Russian-run gas fields in ‘worrying escalation’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The vessel Xiang Yang Hong 10 began operating in the EE zone on May 7 – the most significant incursion since 2019 – but China claims its activity is ‘legitimate and lawful’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3221987/chinese-ships-ignore-vietnam-demand-leave-area-close-russian-run-gas-fields-worrying-escalation?utm_source=rss_feed

Indo-Pacific nations ‘to strengthen supply chains for critical items’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Food, energy, other key products disrupted by pandemic and war in Ukraine; leaders want to avoid such disruptions, and help counter China’s influence. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3221981/indo-pacific-nations-strengthen-supply-chains-critical-items?utm_source=rss_feed

Billionaire’s solar deal revives Australia-Singapore undersea power cable dream

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The project has been touted as among initiatives that could help Asia’s fossil-fuel dominated economies – particularly space constrained nations. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3221976/billionaires-solar-deal-revives-australia-singapore-undersea-power-cable-dream?utm_source=rss_feed