Asia Pacific – Page 132 – Prologue Journal

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

North Korea may sell nuclear bomb-making materials to rogue states, experts warn

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. North Korea’s uranium production already surpasses what it needs for its own security and could fuel illicit arms programmes worldwide. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3278982/north-korea-may-sell-nuclear-bomb-making-materials-rogue-states-experts-warn?utm_source=rss_feed

Ninth member of Malaysian cult-linked group charged in child sex abuse scandal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The group, accused of running shelters where children were abused, faces a widening probe, including the freezing of numerous bank accounts. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278979/ninth-member-malaysian-cult-linked-group-charged-child-sex-abuse-scandal?utm_source=rss_feed

Who helped Alice Guo escape? Unnamed Philippine police chief blamed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As Senate investigations intensify, the identity of the implicated police chief remains shrouded in mystery, heightening public scrutiny. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3278977/who-helped-alice-guo-escape-unnamed-philippine-police-chief-blamed?utm_source=rss_feed

Gold Apollo Says It Didn’t Make Pagers Used in Lebanon Attack

New York Times The company, Gold Apollo, said it had not manufactured the devices, pointing to another company that has a licensing agreement to use its label. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/asia/taiwan-pagers-lebanon.html

Chinese surveillance fears spur South Korea to remove 1,300 cameras from military bases

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Korean intelligence agencies discovered the Chinese origins of more than 1,300 cameras during a routine inspection, forcing their removal. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3278970/chinese-surveillance-fears-spur-south-korea-remove-1300-cameras-military-bases?utm_source=rss_feed

Blackface row reignites racism debate in Singapore, stirring outcry for action

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Activists warn that recurring blackface controversies threaten Singapore’s multicultural fabric, calling for accountability and education. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3278959/blackface-row-reignites-racism-debate-singapore-stirring-outcry-action?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Keen to move forward’: India, China signal thaw in ties with diplomatic, border efforts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But analysts say India needs to do more, such as visa reforms and joint ventures, to woo Chinese investment and ‘encourage FDI spillovers’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278940/keen-move-forward-india-china-signal-thaw-ties-diplomatic-border-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed