Asia Pacific – Page 1073 – Prologue Journal

South Korea comes under US nuclear umbrella in bid to ‘restrain adventurism’ by North’s Kim Jong-un

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘South Korea has confidence in US nuclear umbrella and recognises necessity, benefits of continuing to rely on it’; it also wants to avoid angering China and Russia. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3218657/south-korea-comes-under-us-nuclear-umbrella-bid-restrain-adventurism-norths-kim-jong-un?utm_source=rss_feed

Elderly Japanese man opens free cafe in Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fuminori Tsuchiko, 75, first visited as a tourist, then returned after Russia invaded, living in a subway station and working as a volunteer distributing food. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3218648/elderly-japanese-man-opens-free-cafe-ukraines-kharkiv?utm_source=rss_feed

Your Friday Briefing: Russia’s Crumbling Gas Exports

New York Times Also, President Yoon’s address to Congress and Australia’s shift on New Zealand. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/27/briefing/russia-ukraine-yoon-suk-yeol-australia.html

Only a strong, united Asean can withstand pressure of US-China great power rivalry

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Asean leaders must do more to strengthen the bloc’s unity and counter mutual distrust, such as through trade, education and cultural exchanges. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3218445/only-strong-united-asean-can-withstand-pressure-us-china-great-power-rivalry?utm_source=rss_feed

Bain Consulting Firm Is Latest Target of Chinese Crackdown

New York Times Bain & Company employees were questioned less than a month after Chinese police officials raided the Beijing offices of another U.S. advisory firm. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/27/business/bain-china.html

South China Sea: Philippines confronts Chinese coastguard over sea claims in tense face-off

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing’s vessel came as close as 36-46 metres, said Filipino Captain Rodel Hernandez, who had to quickly reverse direction and shut off his engine to stop his ship. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3218634/south-china-sea-philippines-confronts-chinese-coastguard-over-sea-claims-tense-face?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippine’s crumbling, congested airport gets new US$1.8 billion upgrade bid from 6 tycoons

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is among the world’s worst travel hubs with regular flight delays and old facilities. After the upgrade, it would be able to serve up to 62.5 million passengers, more than…

Singapore’s private property tax hike for foreigners akin to ‘freezing measure’, sector says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The surprise ‘draconian’ rate hike – one of the harshest tightening moves in recent years – will impact some 10 per cent of private property transactions. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3218608/singapores-private-property-tax-hike-foreigners-akin-freezing-measure-sector-says?utm_source=rss_feed

China Is Cracking Down on Bankers. Here Are Some of the Targets.

New York Times As Xi Jinping and the Communist Party further exercise control over the economy, the financial sector is coming under close scrutiny. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/27/business/china-banker-crackdown.html

Japan sets 30 per cent target for women executives at big firms by 2030

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government data shows women earn about 75 per cent less than men, as many work part-time and have fewer opportunities to build a career. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3218578/japan-sets-30-cent-target-women-executives-big-firms-2030?utm_source=rss_feed