Asia Pacific – Page 12 – Prologue Journal

Malaysia’s semiconductor sector to benefit from ‘neutrality’ amid US-China tech war

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia can help firms ‘serve the US, China and the rest of the world’, the head of the country’s semiconductor industry association says. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3299028/malaysias-semiconductor-sector-benefit-neutrality-amid-us-china-tech-war?utm_source=rss_feed

Southeast Asia’s EV ambitions face ‘regulatory fragmentation’ roadblock: Xpeng president

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The head of Chinese EV maker Xpeng says a lack of unified legal frameworks around tech like autonomous driving could discourage investment. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3299024/southeast-asias-ev-ambitions-face-regulatory-fragmentation-roadblock-xpeng-president?utm_source=rss_feed

India ‘best solution’ for aerospace supply chain, with Airbus, Rolls-Royce driving growth

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Driven by rising demand for air travel and supply chain challenges, firms are seeking out Indian suppliers, leading to increased investment and growth in the industry. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3299022/india-best-solution-aerospace-supply-chain-airbus-rolls-royce-driving-growth?utm_source=rss_feed

Can Southeast Asia be part of a new world order amid US-China tug of war?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Panel speakers at ‘China Conference: Southeast Asia’ note that region has been ‘Trump-proofing’ and Beijing stands to gain if it seizes the opportunity. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3299021/can-southeast-asia-be-part-new-world-order-amid-us-china-tug-war?utm_source=rss_feed

Pritam Singh, Singapore Opposition Leader, Found Guilty of Lying Under Oath

New York Times In a blow to the Workers’ Party, its leader, Pritam Singh, was fined for lying under oath to Parliament. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/world/asia/singapore-opposition-pritam-singh.html

Singapore budget to be defining test of Lawrence Wong’s leadership: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The budget, to be unveiled on Tuesday, is expected to focus on cost-of-living and job security issues, and also a chance to ‘win over undecided voters’, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3299006/singapore-budget-be-defining-test-lawrence-wongs-leadership-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s PM Anwar reassures public Petronas’ will uphold gas contracts amid Sarawak talks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The talks, which have stalled over “grey areas,” have raised concerns about the impact on Petronas’ revenue and energy activities in Sarawak. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3299003/malaysias-pm-anwar-reassures-public-petronas-will-uphold-gas-contracts-amid-sarawak-talks?utm_source=rss_feed

Death of 5-year-old shines light on Japan’s troubling murder-suicide crisis

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The incident highlights what experts say is a disturbing trend caused by factors ranging from financial pressure to social stigma. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3299001/death-5-year-old-shines-light-japans-troubling-murder-suicide-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed

Will Yoon’s anti-China rhetoric threaten Seoul-Beijing ties ahead of Xi’s possible Apec visit?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korea’s foreign ministry said it is working closely with China to prevent “certain claims” from harming ties. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3298990/will-yoons-anti-china-rhetoric-threaten-seoul-beijing-ties-ahead-xis-possible-apec-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

8 years after Irish tourist’s rape-murder, Indian man gets life in prison

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The body of 28-year-old Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer on a beach in Goa in 2017. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3298982/8-years-after-irish-tourists-rape-murder-indian-man-gets-life-prison?utm_source=rss_feed