Asia Pacific – Page 118 – Prologue Journal

Singapore unveils advanced submarines as Asia’s undersea rivalry grows

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The German-built vessels are quieter and more technologically advanced than their predecessors, allowing them to operate farther from shore using fewer sailors. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3279791/singapore-unveils-advanced-submarines-asias-undersea-rivalry-grows?utm_source=rss_feed

In Rare Graft Case in Singapore, Former Minister Pleads Guilty

New York Times S. Iswaran, the former transport minister, had maintained his innocence on the corruption charge for months but on Tuesday pleaded guilty to five lesser offenses. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/24/world/asia/singapore-minister-corruption-case.html

Philippines faces ‘strategic quandary’ by hosting US Typhon missile system indefinitely

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China has called for the Typhon’s removal from the Philippines as it sees the system as a threat in the region, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3279778/philippines-faces-strategic-quandary-hosting-us-typhon-missile-system-indefinitely?utm_source=rss_feed

South China Sea: Philippines says record 251 Chinese ships spotted in its waters in 1 week

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s maritime presence from September 17 to 23 in the West Philippine Sea included coastguard ships, navy warships, and maritime militia vessels. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3279781/south-china-sea-philippines-says-record-251-chinese-ships-spotted-its-waters-one-week?utm_source=rss_feed

Pope Francis offers Vatican refuge to Myanmar’s detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s former leader, has been detained by the military since it overthrew her government in a 2021 coup. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3279779/pope-francis-offers-vatican-refuge-myanmars-detained-ex-leader-aung-san-suu-kyi?utm_source=rss_feed

How a Leftist Jolted Sri Lanka’s Politics and Presidency

New York Times Anura Kumara Dissanayake offered his broad leftist coalition as the best hope for a different political culture, one not ruled by nepotism and corruption. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/24/world/asia/sri-lanka-election.html

Sri Lanka’s new president sparks optimism even as doubts over IMF loan revamp persist

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake promises Sri Lankans that his coalition government aims to end the country’s economic and debt crisis. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3279775/sri-lankas-new-president-sparks-optimism-even-doubts-over-imf-loan-revamp-persist?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea eyes membership in China-led Brics, amid growing ties with Russia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. North Korea skipped the UN General Assembly for Russia-linked Brics events, but experts question the feasibility of Pyongyang gaining bloc membership. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3279765/north-korea-eyes-membership-china-led-brics-amid-growing-ties-russia?utm_source=rss_feed

In Malaysia, man duped out of US$6,000 in sperm ‘lending’ scam via fake Singaporean ad

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The scam exploited the victim’s poor literacy and used a local law firm’s name to appear legitimate. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3279750/malaysian-man-loses-us6000-sperm-lending-scam-fake-singaporean-ad?utm_source=rss_feed

New species of ‘ghost shark’ emerges from the depths in New Zealand

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The elusive Australasian Narrow-nosed Spookfish has a cartilage-based skeleton, haunting black eyes and smooth, scale-free skin. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3279731/new-species-ghost-shark-emerges-depths-new-zealand?utm_source=rss_feed