Category: Asia Pacific
Indian farmers must keep burning stubble despite fines, toxic smog: ‘we don’t do this for fun’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While authorities fine violators, farmers say they are forced to burn due to the short window between harvests and lack of government support. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3287275/indian-farmers-must-keep-burning-stubble-despite-fines-toxic-smog-we-dont-do-fun?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS must be consistent to reclaim climate leadership role from China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As China emerges as a climate leader, the US can still be a reliable partner by staying in global agreements and making progress at home. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3287162/us-must-be-consistent-reclaim-climate-leadership-role-china?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSouth Korean subway operator apologises for calling Chinese tourists in Seoul ‘villains’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Seoul Metro was addressing commuter complaints about unruly riders and loud announcements at stations. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3287266/south-korean-subway-operator-apologises-calling-chinese-tourists-seoul-villains?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMan Drives Car Into Crowd Outside Primary School in China
New York Times The incident followed an attack by a driver last week that left 35 people dead, and a mass stabbing several days later. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/asia/china-school-car-ramming.html
Read MoreHyundai workers suffocate during car test at South Korea factory, prompting probe
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police and the labour ministry are investigating the incident, which reportedly involved suffocation in a testing chamber. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287244/hyundai-workers-suffocate-during-car-test-south-korea-factory-prompting-probe?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFuture-proofing rice: how Asia’s farmers are innovating against climate odds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From India to Vietnam, a new wave of innovation is transforming traditional rice farming into a resilient and eco-friendly industry. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3287190/future-proofing-rice-how-asias-farmers-are-innovating-against-climate-odds?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIndonesia’s Bali seeks to protect traditional dance by banning erotic version
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Several viral videos of Balinese performers wearing revealing outfits and dancing sensuously have forced the authorities to take action. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3287239/indonesias-bali-seeks-protect-traditional-dance-banning-erotic-version?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMichelle Yeoh discusses infertility struggles, Thai monkeys run riot: 5 latest Asia news stories
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From star’s candid reflections on infertility to North Korea’s potential troop deployment in Ukraine, read more of our latest news from Asia. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3287213/michelle-yeoh-discusses-infertility-struggles-thai-monkeys-run-riot-5-latest-asia-news-stories?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAs Trump 2.0 looms, South Korea and China seek stability amid global turbulence
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appears to be pursuing a more balanced approach to relations with Washington and Beijing, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287185/trump-20-looms-south-korea-and-china-seek-stability-amid-global-turbulence?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSatellite images show toxic smog over South Asia visible from space
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nasa satellite images showed a thick smog covering several South Asian cities. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3287208/satellite-images-show-toxic-smog-over-south-asia-visible-space?utm_source=rss_feed
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