Asia Pacific – Page 134 – Prologue Journal

Indonesians urge University of Pennsylvania to revoke scholarship for Jokowi’s daughter-in-law

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Social media users have accused Erina Gudono of using her political connections to join the course and ignoring the recent unrest in Indonesia. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278901/indonesians-urge-university-pennsylvania-revoke-scholarship-jokowis-daughter-law?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia to boost South China Sea presence by joining Philippines’ maritime defence patrols

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The move to secure Australia’s strategic interests is likely to earn China’s ire and increase the potential for sanctions, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278894/australia-boost-south-china-sea-presence-joining-philippines-maritime-defence-patrols?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore home sales at lowest since 2008 with developers and buyers locked in a stand-off

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The financial hub has been grappling for months with slowing sales of new flats amid a stand-off between developers and homebuyers. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278884/singapore-home-sales-lowest-2008-developers-and-buyers-locked-stand?utm_source=rss_feed

China, Thailand aiming to create ‘ecosystem using digital technologies’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Digital Economy Promotion Agency of Thailand collaborating with Shenzhen and Hangzhou, as well as Guangxi and Yunnan provinces. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3278879/china-thailand-aiming-create-ecosystem-using-digital-technologies?utm_source=rss_feed

How the yuan can help Hong Kong outcompete Shenzhen

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Allowing Hong Kong banks to offer Chinese onshore renminbi services would enable the city to leverage its economic freedom on a whole new level. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3278595/how-yuan-can-help-hong-kong-outcompete-shenzhen?utm_source=rss_feed

US tariffs on China to lend a hand to Malaysia’s glove makers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The tariffs are expected to revitalise investor sentiment and reclaim market share, with analysts predicting a return to profitability for the sector. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278877/us-tariffs-china-lend-hand-malaysias-glove-makers?utm_source=rss_feed

German warships in the Philippines: a sign of things to come?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Germany stepping up its regional naval presence showcases its commitment to upholding international law, Berlin’s envoy says. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278849/german-warships-philippines-sign-things-come?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines blames China for starving, dehydrating sailors at Sabina Shoal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The BRP Teresa Magbanua crew were suffering from extreme fatigue and gastroenteritis after subsisting on rainwater and porridge for weeks. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278858/philippines-blames-china-starving-dehydrated-sailors-sabina-shoal?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysians flock to Thailand for halal food and shopping, Kelantan businesses take a hit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thailand’s southern Hatyai province has long been a popular holiday destination for Malaysians living near the border. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3278852/malaysians-flock-thailand-halal-food-and-shopping-kelantan-businesses-take-hit?utm_source=rss_feed

First Malaysia, next: the world? 99 Speed Mart eyes international expansion

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ubiquitous mini-mart chain is ‘looking for good opportunities’ to expand abroad – as it adds 250 more Malaysian outlets every year. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278843/first-malaysia-next-world-99-speed-mart-eyes-international-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed