Asia Pacific – Page 130 – Prologue Journal

Singapore touts AI-powered medical system that can flag health risks to doctors

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the city state would adopt data-led AI models to revolutionise predictive preventive care. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3279105/singapore-touts-ai-powered-health-system-can-flag-medical-risks-doctors?utm_source=rss_feed

Company Investigating Radios Targeted in Lebanon Explosions

New York Times The Japanese electronics manufacturer Icom said it stopped making the walkie-talkie model in 2014 and has warned about fake versions for several years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/business/icom-walkie-talkies-lebanon.html

Australia smashes drug ring ‘The Commission’, seizes cocaine worth US$1 billion

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police accused the group of moving 1.2 tonnes of cocaine into the country between February and July this year. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3279082/australia-smashes-drug-ring-commission-seizes-cocaine-worth-us1-billion?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s Icom investigates explosion of walkie-talkies in Lebanon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The company said the production of model IC-V82, which appeared to be the version involved in the blasts, was phased out in 2014. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3279072/japans-icom-investigates-explosion-walkie-talkies-lebanon?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia’s housing crisis festers as reforms stuck in political gridlock

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Home prices in the country are rising even with interest rates at a 12-year high, reflecting demand that’s outstripping supply. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3279066/australias-housing-crisis-festers-reforms-stuck-political-gridlock?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan faces bear spray shortage as attacks rise, residents turn to ineffective alternatives

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The shortage is due to increased bear encounters and the high cost of imported bear spray. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3279024/japan-faces-bear-spray-shortage-attacks-rise-residents-turn-ineffective-alternatives?utm_source=rss_feed

Vietnam’s bid to boost Indonesia ties reflects ‘enemy to none’ security strategy: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Building comprehensive strategic partnerships allows Vietnam more room to manoeuvre, balance ties with major powers, observers note. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3279030/vietnams-bid-boost-indonesia-ties-reflects-enemy-none-security-strategy-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

How China is becoming the Saudi Arabia of renewables

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s declining demand for fossil fuels and increased clean-energy capacity could usher in a new shift in global wealth distribution. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3278889/how-china-becoming-saudi-arabia-renewables?utm_source=rss_feed

Thursday Briefing: A Second Day of Explosions in Lebanon

New York Times Plus, Kamala Harris courts Latino voters. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/briefing/lebanon-explosions-harris-kashmir.html

Alaska Airlines Chief Plans More Routes After a Deal With Hawaiian

New York Times The airline’s chief executive, Ben Minicucci, said in an interview that closing its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines would allow it to expand, including on international routes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/business/alaska-airlines-hawaiian-deal.html