Asia Pacific – Page 125 – Prologue Journal

Leading climate activist released from Vietnam jail

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The release of Hong and other activists comes right before a trip by Vietnam’s top leader to the US. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3279434/leading-climate-activist-released-vietnam-jail?utm_source=rss_feed

Why did Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim give Russia a free pass over Ukraine?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia’s leader risks being accused of double standards over his reluctance to call out the Russian aggression he previously condemned. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3279378/why-did-malaysias-anwar-ibrahim-give-russia-free-pass-over-ukraine?utm_source=rss_feed

Prabowo set to reshape Indonesian cabinet with new powers to ‘accommodate his allies’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The move will allow the president ‘flexibility’ to form ministries, but analysts warn it risks creating bureaucratic bloat and inflating state budget. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3279349/prabowo-set-reshape-indonesian-cabinet-new-powers-accommodate-his-allies?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan orders evacuations as heavy rains trigger floods in quake-hit region

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities said tens of thousands were ordered to leave their homes given the deluge that hit the Ishikawa region. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3279429/japan-orders-evacuations-heavy-rains-trigger-floods-quake-hit-region?utm_source=rss_feed

New Zealand pilot freed in Indonesia after 19-month hostage ordeal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Phillip Mehrtens was working for an Indonesian airline when he was taken by rebels in Papua last year. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3279423/new-zealand-pilot-freed-indonesia-after-19-months-rebel-captivity?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia must tread fine line in EV push amid US-China rivalry, trade tensions: minister

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trade chief Tengku Zafrul Aziz says Malaysia must navigate a balancing act to ensure its EV market is not overtaken by Chinese imports. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3279379/malaysia-must-tread-fine-line-ev-push-amid-us-china-rivalry-trade-tensions-minister?utm_source=rss_feed

Biden opens home to ‘Quad’ leaders for farewell summit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China will feature prominently on the agenda as US President Biden hosts the three leaders at his Delaware home. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/diplomacy/article/3279418/biden-opens-home-quad-leaders-farewell-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

A Tight Race in Sri Lanka Two Years After Its President Fled

New York Times The central issue in the election is how to correct the economy’s deep imbalances. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/21/world/asia/sri-lanka-election.html

Sri Lanka votes in first poll since economic collapse

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The current leader faces an uphill battle to convince Sri Lankans his economic recovery plan is working and he deserves a second term. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3279415/sri-lanka-votes-first-poll-economic-collapse?utm_source=rss_feed

‘A better bet’: Asia backs Kamala Harris over more Trump turmoil in US presidential race

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many in Asia see Harris as a safer choice for navigating complex US-China relations, as ex-president Donald Trump grows ever more erratic. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3279371/better-bet-asia-backs-kamala-harris-over-more-trump-turmoil-us-presidential-race?utm_source=rss_feed