Asia Pacific – Page 111 – Prologue Journal

Innovative design turns Indian school into desert oasis

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The building offers respite from searing heat because of a combination of age-old and modern techniques. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3280207/innovative-design-turns-indian-school-desert-oasis?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysians fear 2-tier hospitals as government pushes paid-for services: ‘change is coming’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While the government argues it needs to generate income to meet future needs, critics warn of compromised care and a widening gap in service quality. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3280230/malaysians-fear-two-tier-hospitals-government-pushes-paid-services-change-coming?utm_source=rss_feed

The Wily Spy Who Risked His Life to Meet North Korea’s Secretive Leader

New York Times Park Chae-so was so successful in infiltrating the North that Kim Jong-il, the enigmatic ruler, once gifted him blueberry wine. So why was the celebrated undercover agent later jailed by South Korea? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/world/asia/south-north-korea-kim-jong-il-park-chae-so.html

India pushes ‘wrong narrative’ with foreign diplomats’ Kashmir visit amid elections: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While India claims the visit showcases normalcy, regional politicians accuse New Delhi of using the visit to gain international legitimacy. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3280202/india-pushes-wrong-narrative-foreign-diplomats-kashmir-visit-amid-elections-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s LDP picks Shigeru Ishiba as PM Fumio Kishida’s successor

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The former defence minister will be tasked with breathing life into the economy and tackling regional security threats. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3280184/japans-ldp-picks-shigeru-ishiba-pm-fumio-kishidas-successor?utm_source=rss_feed

Shigeru Ishiba to Be Next Prime Minister of Japan

New York Times Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister more popular with the rank and file than with his lawmaker colleagues, had sought his party leadership four times before. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/world/asia/japan-new-prime-minister-shigeru-ishiba.html

China Stocks Soar in Biggest Single-Week Jump Since 2008

New York Times Economic stimulus moves triggered a broad rally in trading in Shanghai and Shenzhen. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/business/asia-stocks-csi-300.html

Deepfake video of Kim Yo-jong dancing to song mocking North Korea’s trash balloons goes viral

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The clip parodies the lyrics of a recent song by Jo Hyun-ah of the Korean group Urban Zakapa. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3280172/deepfake-video-kim-yo-jong-dancing-song-mocking-north-koreas-trash-balloons-goes-viral?utm_source=rss_feed

Myanmar’s Military Asks Rebels to Stop Fighting and Join in Elections

New York Times Though the offer was quickly rejected by several commanders of the opposition forces, it was still seen as a significant development in the three-year civil war. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/world/asia/myanmar-military.html

Xi Jinping’s economic rally cry, Hong Kong takes Singapore’s crown: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Xi’s call at an unexpected Politburo meeting to Hong Kong regaining top billing, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3280124/xi-jinpings-economic-rally-cry-hong-kong-takes-singapores-crown-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed