Asia Pacific – Page 131 – Prologue Journal

Bangladesh, Struggling to Restore Order, Gives Army Policing Powers

New York Times Public disorder has continued in the country, weeks after its autocratic leader was driven out by protests. Many police officers have still not returned to work. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/asia/bangladesh-army-police.html

US ambassador to Singapore hails ties, concerned by China’s ‘unnecessarily provocative’ actions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Jonathan Kaplan criticised China’s aggressive South China Sea actions, while highlighting US-Singapore ties at a conference in the city state. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3279017/us-ambassador-singapore-hails-ties-concerned-chinas-unnecessarily-provocative-actions?utm_source=rss_feed

China has raised its retirement age. How does this compare to other countries?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Recently announced increases to China’s retirement age have received global attention – but what have other countries done? https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3279003/china-has-raised-its-retirement-age-how-does-compare-other-countries?utm_source=rss_feed

Child, 10, Stabbed Near Japanese School in China

New York Times The child was wounded and a 44-year-old man was in custody, the police said. Other Japanese schools in China warned parents and students to be cautious. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/asia/child-stabbed-japan-china.html

Kashmiris Are Voting Again. But Do They Have a Voice?

New York Times An election that began on Wednesday will restore some of the self-rule India took away in 2019. But a lasting chill has fallen over Kashmir. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/asia/kashmir-election.html

Why we must follow Pacific Islands’ lead on climate change

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pacific Islands nations show how cooperation can transcend national boundaries to address common challenges effectively. They need support. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3278868/why-we-must-follow-pacific-islands-lead-climate-change?utm_source=rss_feed

South China Sea: Manila says it has a plan if Beijing takes over Sabina Shoal. What is it?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taking up an offer from the US to escort its resupply missions is one of the Philippines’ potential ‘contingency plans’, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278997/south-china-sea-manila-says-it-has-plan-if-beijing-takes-over-sabina-shoal-what-it?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia cracks down on unruly tourists to preserve Bali’s culture and charm

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The island is prioritising quality tourism, welcoming visitors who respect local customs and traditions, and deporting violators. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3279000/indonesia-cracks-down-unruly-tourists-preserve-balis-culture-and-charm?utm_source=rss_feed

Australian police arrest dozens after infiltrating encrypted messaging app Ghost

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australia in 2022 joined a Europol-led global task force targeting Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3278998/australian-police-arrest-dozens-after-infiltrating-encrypted-messaging-app-ghost?utm_source=rss_feed

Google, Facebook meetings rumoured for Vietnam party chief’s US agenda

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. To Lam’s trip to the United States has not been formally announced, but officials said he would travel there on Saturday to speak at the UN. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278995/google-facebook-meetings-rumoured-vietnam-party-chiefs-us-agenda?utm_source=rss_feed