Asia Pacific – Page 11 – Prologue Journal

‘Why not?’: Indonesia mulls cheap Russian oil imports post-Brics entry despite risks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say Jakarta needs to weigh the economic benefits of discounted Russian oil against the risk of backlash from Western allies. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294714/why-not-indonesia-mulls-cheap-russian-oil-imports-post-brics-entry-despite-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea to Overhaul Runway Structures After Jeju Air Crash

New York Times The nation’s transport ministry reviewed structures near airport runways following the deadly crash of a Jeju Air flight late last month. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/business/korea-jejuair-air-runways.html

Turkish railway, with Chinese upgrades, could bypass Russia on route to Europe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Improvements to Turkey’s railway network – which a Turkish official says China could provide – would create a new, quicker path for Europe-bound freight. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3294704/turkish-railway-chinese-upgrades-could-bypass-russia-route-europe?utm_source=rss_feed

9 Australian beaches closed after mysterious balls wash ashore, spoiling bathers’ fun

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities are investigating the debris and working to clear nine Sydney beaches. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3294690/9-australian-beaches-closed-after-mysterious-balls-wash-ashore-spoiling-bathers-fun?utm_source=rss_feed

As Singapore cracks down on online financial scams, will Malaysia follow suit?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia and Thailand are reviewing their own laws against online fraud, with an eye on Singapore’s Protection from Scams bill. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3294672/singapore-cracks-down-online-financial-scams-will-malaysia-follow-suit?utm_source=rss_feed

Thailand is pushing ahead with its grand casino plans – and Thaksin’s all for it

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft law to legalise casinos. The Thai PM’s father says gambling could net billions in tax revenue. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294658/thailand-pushing-ahead-it-grand-casino-plans-and-thaksins-all-it?utm_source=rss_feed

Muslim Malaysians join ‘mosque trend’ on TikTok after tourism video row over representation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many highlight religious sites’ architecture after Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign clip failed to feature any mosques. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3294651/muslim-malaysians-join-mosque-trend-tiktok-after-tourism-video-row-over-representation?utm_source=rss_feed

Yoon impeachment blame game, Singapore’s Yale-NUS shutdown stirs ire: 7 Asia highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Chinese people being blamed for Yoon’s impeachment to death from overwork in Japan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294542/yoon-impeachment-blame-game-singapores-yale-nus-shutdown-stirs-ire-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

The North Koreans fighting, and dying, in Russia’s war

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Neither Moscow nor Pyongyang has publicly confirmed the presence of North Korean troops. Washington and its allies say otherwise. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294642/north-koreans-fighting-and-dying-russias-war?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s F-35B fighter jet delay calls its defence readiness into question

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The stealth fighters, designed to operate from aircraft carriers, are central to Japan’s broader strategy of bolstering defence capabilities. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294592/japans-f-35b-fighter-jet-delay-calls-its-defence-readiness-question?utm_source=rss_feed