Asia Pacific – Page 1083 – Prologue Journal

Chinese companies are moving supply chains out of China to manage risks, with India, Malaysia and Indonesia benefiting

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Even Chinese manufacturers are shifting parts of their supply chains out of China to manage risks, and heading to India and other nearby countries. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3218025/chinese-companies-are-moving-supply-chains-out-china-manage-risks-india-malaysia-and-indonesia?utm_source=rss_feed

Is Singapore heading to the polls this year, as ‘electoral drums start beating’?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A general election is not due until 2025, but recent speeches by PM Lee Hsien Loong and his designated successor Lawrence Wong hint at an earlier vote. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3217932/singapore-heading-polls-year-electoral-drums-start-beating?utm_source=rss_feed

Top election official shot dead in Myanmar

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deputy director Sai Kyaw Thu of the Union Election Commission was shot dead and the anti-coup People’s Defence Forces are responsible for the killing, the army’s information team says. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3218007/top-election-official-shot-dead-myanmar?utm_source=rss_feed

8 killed by rare, giant tornado near Myanmar capital – at least 128 injured

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. 128 people were taken to hospital after villages on Naypyidaw’s southern outskirts were hit on Friday evening and 232 homes destroyed. Major tornadoes are rare in Myanmar and seldom result in fatalities. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3218002/8-killed-rare-giant-tornado-near-myanmar-capital-least-128-injured?utm_source=rss_feed

Award-winning Dame Edna Everage creator Barry Humphries dies in Sydney aged 89

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With coiffed lilac hair, oversized diamante glasses and an outlandish wardrobe, the instantly recognisable Dame Edna would joyfully greet audiences with her trademark “Hello Possums!”. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3217994/award-winning-dame-edna-everage-creator-barry-humphries-dies-sydney-aged-89?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan puts military on alert fearing North Korean missile, prepares to shoot it down

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japanese minister Yasukazu Hamada ordered preparations for the deployment of destroyers equipped with SM-3 missile interceptors. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3217989/japan-puts-military-alert-fearing-north-korean-missile-prepares-shoot-it-down?utm_source=rss_feed

Thailand’s authorities issue extreme heat warnings amid record-breaking temperatures in Asia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. People have been advised to avoid going outdoors after the heat index – which includes relative humidity and measures what the temperature feels like – hit 54ºC in Bangkok’s Bangna district on Saturday. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3217985/thailands-authorities-issue-extreme-heat-warnings-amid-record-breaking-temperatures-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s ‘crying baby sumo’ festival returns after coronavirus pandemic

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Toddlers wearing ceremonial aprons are held up by their parents and face each other in the sumo ring, while staff wearing ‘oni’ demon masks attempt to make the babies cry. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3217984/japans-crying-baby-sumo-festival-returns-after-coronavirus-pandemic?utm_source=rss_feed

Wreck of Japanese Ship That Sank Carrying Australian POWs is Found

New York Times When the Montevideo Maru sank in the South China Sea during World War II, it was carrying hundreds of prisoners, most of them Australian. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/australia/ww2-pows-shipwreck-japan-australia.html

South Korean canine farm owners attack President Yoon’s wife for trying to ‘end’ dog meat consumption

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A group representing canine meat farm owners said banning dog consumption simply because an increasing number of people hate that culture is illogical. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3217979/south-korean-canine-farm-owners-attack-president-yoons-wife-trying-end-dog-meat-consumption?utm_source=rss_feed