Asia Pacific – Page 109 – Prologue Journal

Japan’s ‘rising horse’ festival struggles to surmount animal abuse controversy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The historic Ageuma Shinji festival, known for its perilous race, faces mounting pressure to ensure the safety and well-being of its horses. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3280282/japans-rising-horse-festival-struggles-surmount-animal-abuse-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore jails Chinese national who overstayed for almost 19 years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chen Yueying, a repeat offender with an ‘extremely long’ period of overstay, was jailed for six months and fined US$3,125. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3280409/singapore-jails-chinese-national-who-overstayed-almost-19-years?utm_source=rss_feed

Asia’s fascination with cults: from Singapore deities to Japan’s sarin gas killers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Delve into chilling tales of followers lured by false promises of salvation – and the cult leaders who preyed on their vulnerabilities. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3280291/asias-fascination-cults-singapore-deities-japans-sarin-gas-killers?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan Airlines woos tourists from US, China and other nations with free domestic flights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The offer is also available for visitors from select countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3280405/japan-airlines-woos-tourists-us-china-and-other-nations-free-domestic-flights?utm_source=rss_feed

Myanmar junta’s ‘delusional’ Brics bid: seeking acceptance at any cost

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The military regime hopes to secure vital funding through Brics, but experts say its credibility hangs by a thread. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3280289/myanmar-juntas-delusional-brics-bid-seeking-acceptance-any-cost?utm_source=rss_feed

Fire disrupts southern India iPhone component plant, 10 injured

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Apple sees India as a key growth market for the iPhone’s supply chain, as the company looks to diversify beyond China. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3280383/fire-disrupts-southern-india-iphone-component-plant-10-injured?utm_source=rss_feed

At Least 66 Die as Persistent Monsoon Rains Inundate Nepal

New York Times Disasters in the small Himalayan nation have become more frequent as the effects of climate change increase. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/28/world/asia/nepal-floods.html

India allows non-basmati white rice exports, boosts global supplies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. India imposed curbs on rice exports last year and extended them into 2024 to keep prices in check ahead of the April-June national election. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3280380/india-allows-non-basmati-white-rice-exports-boosts-global-supplies?utm_source=rss_feed

New Japan PM Ishiba won’t last long as challenges, political turmoil await: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ruling LDP ‘using’ him to retain power in a snap election expected by the end of the year, observers say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3280353/new-japan-pm-ishiba-wont-last-long-challenges-political-turmoil-await-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

US-India chips deal opens up new front in tech war vs China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The deal paves the way for India to reshape its role in the global chip supply chain and access cutting-edge military tech, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3280287/us-india-chips-deal-opens-new-front-tech-war-vs-china?utm_source=rss_feed