Asia Pacific – Page 123 – Prologue Journal

Indonesia’s ‘bloody nickel’ under fire as US flags forced labour concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Reports of worker exploitation and accidents threaten a critical minerals deal with the US, driving calls for reform and more oversight. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3279369/indonesias-bloody-nickel-under-fire-us-flags-forced-labour-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia arrests hundreds of suspects in child sex abuse tied to Islamic firm GISB

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police said they had arrested 355 people, including religious teachers, and rescued more than 400 children from care homes run by the group. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3279476/malaysia-arrests-hundreds-suspects-child-sex-abuse-tied-islamic-firm-gisb?utm_source=rss_feed

Space race elevates Asia in new world order

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Today’s space race is increasingly being defined by cooperation rather than competition and Asian nations are important players. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3279340/space-race-elevates-asia-new-world-order?utm_source=rss_feed

Marxist Leads Presidential Vote as Sri Lanka Rejects the Old Order

New York Times Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/21/world/asia/sri-lanka-election-results.html

Why Thailand chose to buy Swedish fighter jets instead of US F-16s

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The decision was driven by factors including cost, technology transfer, and a desire to avoid dependence on any single superpower. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3279377/why-thailand-chose-buy-swedish-fighter-jets-instead-us-f-16s?utm_source=rss_feed

Turbulent times for Malaysia Airlines as flight U-turns, talent troubles soar

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With competition heating up, the airline’s efforts to rebound have been hindered by mechanical failures and an exodus of engineers. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3279370/turbulent-times-malaysia-airlines-flight-u-turns-talent-troubles-soar?utm_source=rss_feed

Marxist politician leads Sri Lanka’s presidential vote

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Early results strongly suggest the 55-year-old Anura Kumara Dissanayaka could end up the country’s first leftist commander-in-chief. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3279469/marxist-politician-leads-sri-lankas-presidential-vote?utm_source=rss_feed

How Hong Kong can help its SMEs make a difference

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government need not blindly back development projects but instead match enterprises who need work with communities who need help. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3279127/how-hong-kong-can-help-its-smes-make-difference?utm_source=rss_feed

U.S. Soldier Pleads Guilty to Desertion After Fleeing Into North Korea

New York Times Pvt. Travis King on Friday pleaded guilty before a military judge to desertion, among other charges, after he made an unauthorized crossing into North Korea in 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/21/world/asia/travis-king-army-north-korea-guilty.html

Chittagong Hill Tracts sectarian violence sews fear among ethnic minorities

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The violence was sparked by the lynching of a Bengali man, triggering retaliatory attacks and protests calling for justice. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3279458/chittagong-hill-tracts-sectarian-violence-sews-fear-among-ethnic-minorities?utm_source=rss_feed