Asia Pacific – Page 1072 – Prologue Journal

US lifts import ban on Malaysia’s Smart Glove after company improves labour practices

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In November 2021, US Customs and Border Protection sanctioned imports from the company over the alleged use of forced labour at its production facilities https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3218752/us-lifts-import-ban-malaysias-smart-glove-after-company-improves-labour-practices?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan ocean policy vows tougher security amid China threat, ‘tense situation’, says Kishida

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New policy by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet urges faster development of autonomous underwater vehicles and remotely operated robots to bolster surveillance amid ‘growing unauthorised maritime activity’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3218747/japan-ocean-policy-vows-tougher-security-amid-china-threat-tense-situation-says-kishida?utm_source=rss_feed

The Shining Promise and Dashed Dreams of China’s Live Shopping Craze

New York Times Star sellers can amass huge followings and eye-popping fortunes, through a format that mixes consumerism and entertainment. But competition is fierce, and the government is watching. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/28/business/china-livestreaming-ecommerce.html

‘Lord Commander’ of the DMZ Has Seen It All on the Korean Frontier

New York Times He faced off with North Korean troops, helped prepare for the Trump-Kim summit and witnessed some of the most hair-raising — and bizarre — moments on the world’s most heavily armed border. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/28/world/asia/dmz-panmunjom-joint-duty-officer.html

Chinese man charged with blasphemy released from Pakistan jail

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tian was granted bail by a judge after he filed a surety bond of US$700. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3218727/chinese-man-charged-blasphemy-released-pakistan-jail?utm_source=rss_feed

What Australia can learn from Southeast Asia in search for ‘strategic equilibrium’ amid US-China tensions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australia is promoting the need for maintaining a strategic balance in a region where states had already acknowledged China’s leadership role despite backing continued US presence. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3218711/what-australia-can-learn-southeast-asia-search-strategic-equilibrium-amid-us-china-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

Wife of Thai police officer accused of killing 13 people with cyanide

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn was charged with premeditated murder linked to at least 13 cyanide poisoning deaths since 2020. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3218691/wife-thai-police-officer-accused-killing-13-people-cyanide?utm_source=rss_feed

SCMP’s week in quotes: 7 voices from the news

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From dating preferences to censorship in the media industry, here are some noteworthy stories from our recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3218580/scmps-week-quotes-7-voices-news?utm_source=rss_feed

With Viagra banned, Pakistani men turn to lizard oil to make them ‘strong like steel’, boost sexual stamina

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Men seeking a better sex life line up for ‘sanda tael’, a balm made from poached Hardwicke’s spiny-tailed lizard, in the conservative country where infertility is deeply stigmatised. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3218676/viagra-banned-pakistani-men-turn-lizard-oil-make-them-strong-steel-boost-sexual-stamina?utm_source=rss_feed

Australian jailed for paying Singapore doctor to get fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Newton David Christopher, who wanted to enter Australia, paid the doctor and his logistics supervisor US$4,498 to administer saline instead of a Sinopharm vaccine. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3218661/australian-jailed-paying-singapore-doctor-get-fake-covid-19-vaccination-certificate?utm_source=rss_feed