Asia Pacific – Page 12 – Prologue Journal

2 Indian soldiers killed days ahead of Kashmir polls

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The soldiers were killed in a gunfight with suspected militants as Kashmir prepares to hold its first local polls in a decade. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3278521/2-indian-soldiers-killed-days-ahead-kashmir-polls?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan PM hopefuls agree on Kishida’s economic push but differ on how to do it

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The top 9 contenders for leadership of Japan’s LDP make their case for why they should be the ones to succeed Kishida. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3278519/japan-pm-hopefuls-agree-kishidas-economic-push-differ-how-do-it?utm_source=rss_feed

Myanmar junta makes rare request for foreign aid to cope with deadly floods

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Myanmar’s military rulers have appealed for help as heavy rains and floods force hundreds of thousands from their homes. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278516/myanmar-junta-makes-rare-request-foreign-aid-cope-deadly-floods?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia’s run-in with Chinese vessels underscores struggle to defend its waters: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The incident is unlikely to be a one-off, with various ships having previously anchored without permission in Indonesian waters, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278449/indonesias-run-chinese-vessels-underscores-struggle-defend-its-waters-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un holds talks with Russia’s security chief

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. North Korean state media said Kim and Russia’s security chief discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two nations. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3278511/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-holds-talks-russias-security-chief?utm_source=rss_feed

Lazada’s youngest executive sees AI, logistics as biggest strengths against rivals like Temu

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lazada Thailand CEO Varitha Kiatpinyochai said free returns and chatbots are proving to be important differentiators amid rising e-commerce competition. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3278469/lazadas-youngest-executive-sees-ai-logistics-biggest-strengths-against-rivals-temu?utm_source=rss_feed

Southeast Asia’s visa-free travel: a magnet for tourists – and trouble

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As Singapore, Malaysia and others open their doors to easier travel, concerns mount over rising crime, safety and immigration challenges. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3278460/southeast-asias-visa-free-travel-magnet-tourists-and-trouble?utm_source=rss_feed

Bangladesh’s uprising offers lessons for Pakistan’s democracy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As Pakistan struggles to keep its military out of politics, the actions of Bangladesh’s army last month point to an alternative approach. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3278106/bangladeshs-uprising-offers-lessons-pakistans-democracy?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines sovereign wealth fund seeks Beijing collaboration despite South China Sea disputes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The fund’s CEO, Rafael Consing Jnr, believes the Philippines should leverage opportunities from China, despite maritime disputes. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278470/philippines-sovereign-wealth-fund-seeks-beijing-collaboration-despite-south-china-sea-disputes?utm_source=rss_feed

Asean chair Laos hails ‘indispensable’ partner Hong Kong amid regional challenges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Laos, as Asean chair, is seeking to boost regional cooperation and infrastructure, while also strengthening ties with Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278442/asean-chair-laos-hails-indispensable-partner-hong-kong-amid-regional-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed