Asia Pacific – Page 1058 – Prologue Journal

‘The Glory’ Was a Hit. Now Netflix Is Spending More on K-Dramas.

New York Times As the series, which focuses on bullying and revenge, became the latest global sensation to emerge from South Korea, Netflix announced it would spend $2.5 billion more on Korean content. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/arts/television/the-glory-netflix-south-korea.html

Australia, New Zealand mark King Charles’ coronation with 21-gun salutes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. King is head of state in Australia and New Zealand, although role is largely ceremonial; Australian and NZ prime ministers, both in favour of their nations breaking with monarchy, attended coronation. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3219693/australia-new-zealand-mark-king-charles-coronation-21-gun-salutes?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea, Japan seek to deepen cooperation for ‘world peace’ amid North Korea threat

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Discussions ‘in the face of the current severe international situation’ included North Korea threat. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3219691/south-korea-japan-seek-deepen-cooperation-world-peace-amid-north-korea-threat?utm_source=rss_feed

‘I See No Future’: Sherpas Leave the Job They Made Famous

New York Times Perils of the job and a scant safety net are pushing climbing guides to leave the industry and ensure the next generation has other options. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/world/asia/sherpas-everest.html

Hong Kong-based femtech founder runs thriving start-up Luüna Naturals, fights to eradicate ‘period poverty’ across Asia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Olivia Cotes-James founded Luüna Naturals, one of Hong Kong’s first, and biggest, femtech companies, which has worked with offices and schools to dispense free menstrual products to over 300,000 users. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3218991/hong-kong-based-femtech-founder-runs-thriving-start-luuna-naturals-fights-eradicate-period-poverty?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia election: Ganjar faces ‘delicate balance’ in Megawati-backed path to power

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With 10 months to elections, Ganjar could be in for a rough ride ahead with tough rivals and a recent Fifa controversy that dented his ratings. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3219578/indonesia-election-ganjar-faces-delicate-balance-megawati-backed-path-power?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong femtech founders fight taboos and stigma, seek more investor support so city can rival Singapore as hub

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A group of local entrepreneurs is pushing through institutional barriers, but Hong Kong lags behind Singapore in nurturing an area that will be worth US$68.9 billion in 2027, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3218988/hong-kong-femtech-founders-fight-taboos-and-stigma-seek-more-investor-support-so-city-can-rival?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian police find woman’s decomposing body in drain after reports of a foul smell

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A resident thought the stench was coming from his bathroom, which he cleaned but the smell remained. Officers were then dispatched to the location and discovered a woman’s body dressed only in a kaftan…

As Japan’s Leader Goes to Seoul, South Koreans Are All Ears

New York Times What the prime minister says about the fraught history between the two nations could continue a nascent thaw that is underway, or bring it to a halt. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/world/asia/south-korea-japan-summit-apology.html

The Forces Behind South Korea’s and Japan’s Thaw

New York Times Eras of grievances between the two countries are giving way under the pressure of global changes, and with help from a personal outreach approach by both leaders. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/world/asia/south-korea-japan-kishida-yoon.html