Asia Pacific – Page 1056 – Prologue Journal

Rohingya say no to going back to Myanmar to live in more camps, after years in Bangladesh

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Myanmar is looking at a trial repatriation of around 1,100 people, but they’d apparently leave Bangladesh refugee camps to live in Myanmar camps, for months. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3219840/rohingya-say-no-going-back-myanmar-live-more-camps-after-years-bangladesh?utm_source=rss_feed

South China Sea: after near collision with Chinese vessel, Philippines says joint patrols with US may be months away

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Philippine ambassador to the US said joint patrols between the two nations in the disputed South China Sea may begin later this year. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3219818/south-china-sea-after-near-collision-chinese-vessel-philippines-says-joint-patrols-us-may-be-months?utm_source=rss_feed

Jokowi condemns attack on Asean officials from Indonesia, Singapore delivering aid in Myanmar

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo did not provide details of the incident but said it would not deter efforts by Indonesia and Asean to push for peace in Myanmar. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3219823/jokowi-condemns-attack-asean-officials-indonesia-singapore-delivering-aid-myanmar?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s Foreign Minister Meets U.S. Envoy, Urges Washington to Reflect

New York Times The meeting was one of the highest-level engagements between American and Chinese officials since the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon in February. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/world/asia/china-us-meeting.html

‘Nothing new’: Singapore says view on Russia unchanged, after Shanmugam’s remarks prompt questions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An opposition lawmaker queried whether law minister K. Shanmugam’s remarks on how Moscow justifies its war in Ukraine signal a change in Singapore’s objections to it. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3219819/nothing-new-singapore-says-view-russia-unchanged-after-shanmugams-remarks-prompt-questions?utm_source=rss_feed

Tencent-backed tech firm Sea declares 5 per cent pay rise for most employees, signalling a strong rebound in e-commerce, video gaming

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The across-the-board pay rise sends a strong signal that the e-commerce and video gaming tech conglomerate has turned the corner after years of bleeding losses. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3219816/tencent-backed-tech-firm-sea-declares-5-cent-pay-rise-most-employees-signalling-strong-rebound-e?utm_source=rss_feed

How ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir persuaded billionaire Vincent Tan to build a French city in the jungle of the Berjaya Hills

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. After a trip to Europe in the 1990s, Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad, was so enamoured by the ancient town of Colmar in France he wanted one himself, and persuaded billionaire Vincent Tan to build…

‘Unthinkable’: Singaporeans queue for up to 16 hours in scorching heat for China travel visa

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Although China has eased its strict pandemic restrictions, it has not resumed the ability for Singaporeans to visit the country visa-free for 15 days. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3219798/unthinkable-singaporeans-queue-16-hours-scorching-heat-china-travel-visa?utm_source=rss_feed

At Least 22 Dead After Tourist Boat Capsizes in Southern India

New York Times Many victims of the tragedy in the state of Kerala were children who were sightseeing on a boat that officials said was overcrowded. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/world/asia/india-kerala-boat-capsized-accident.html

Australia’s housing crisis and return of Chinese students a blessing and a curse for build-to-rent market

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The housing crisis has focused attention on purpose-built rental housing that is typically owned, managed and operated by institutional investors. Australia’s market shows promise, but the sharp rise in construction costs and interest rates…