Asia Pacific – Page 1138 – Prologue Journal

Vivan Sundaram, 79, Dies; a Pivotal, and Political, Figure in Indian Art

New York Times Veering from European-inspired abstraction, he embraced multimedia forms to reflect the realities of a country torn by ethnic and religious violence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/arts/vivan-sundaram-dead.html

In a multipolar world, the US must craft a better grand strategy beyond ‘shared values’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With the US withdrawal from world affairs in past years and growing weaponisation of the dollar, more countries are choosing to prioritise their own needs. Washington must take the cue and craft its own…

Analysis: Japan’s upbeat wages may keep new BOJ chief on hook for policy tweak

Reuters In a proprietary analysis, Reuters suggests when Japan’s new central bank governor Kazuo Ueda may take the country out of the previously established accommodative monetary settings. The post Analysis: Japan’s upbeat wages may keep new BOJ chief on hook for policy tweak appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/analysis-japans-upbeat-wages-may-keep-new-boj-chief-on-hook-for-policy-tweak/

Indonesia asks Chinese bank to cut loan interest rate as mega rail project exceeds budget

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A top minister says Indonesia can repay its debt with the interest rate at 3.4 per cent, but will push for 2 per cent to cope with a US$1.2 billion cost overrun. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3216703/indonesia-asks-chinese-bank-cut-loan-interest-rate-mega-rail-project-exceeds-budget?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s jailed ex-leader Najib Razak is seeking a royal pardon. What happens next?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Request for pardon to be deliberated by the Pardons Board which includes the king and PM Anwar Ibrahim, who has brushed aside concerns of conflict of interest. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3216682/malaysias-jailed-ex-leader-najib-razak-seeking-royal-pardon-what-happens-next?utm_source=rss_feed

Can the Philippine Island of Boracay Beat Overtourism?

New York Times Called one of the world’s best islands, the Philippine resort was closed by the government for six months and reopened with a cap on visitors. Now, with travelers coming back, will it continue to hold the line? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/travel/boracay-philippines-overtourism.html

Indonesia court overturns controversial order to delay 2024 presidential election

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The earlier court ruling had stunned many politicians and members of the public in Indonesia, after it ordered all election activities be stopped because of a complaint by an obscure party whose application to…

Amid Furor, Seoul Downplays Leaked Pentagon Documents

New York Times As opposition lawmakers in South Korea accuse Washington of spying, President Yoon Suk Yeol has tried to minimize the significance of the breach. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/asia/south-korea-leaked-pentagon-documents.html

US, Philippines follow Beijing’s Taiwan drills with their biggest military exercises in more than 30 years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The two nations are seeking to push back against Chinese aggression in the South China Sea. The largest version of their flagship military exercises in decades began on Tuesday, a day after Beijing had…

In China, Young People Ditch Prestige Jobs for Manual Labor

New York Times Some people who’ve walked away from China’s grueling corporate culture say it’s worth the financial sacrifice. “I was tired of living like that,” one said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/asia/china-youth-employment.html