Asia Pacific – Page 135 – Prologue Journal

Singapore’s electronics exports soar amid China’s anti-tariff chips strategy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As exports reach their highest level in years, economists note market talk of China ‘front-loading chips’ in anticipation of US tariffs. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278829/singapores-electronics-exports-soar-amid-chinas-anti-tariff-chips-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed

Who is Singapore’s Shou Zi Chew? A closer look at the Facebook intern turned TikTok CEO

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. TikTok’s 41-year-old Singaporean CEO is facing an uphill battle to keep the platform alive in the US, while also maintaining a public profile. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278823/who-singapores-shou-zi-chew-closer-look-facebook-intern-turned-tiktok-ceo?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges

New York Times The shrinking population poses threats to growth but has opened opportunities for businesses that serve seniors. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/business/china-economy-seniors.html

How China’s media ‘charm offensive’ seeks to shift Philippines’ perceptions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Despite extensive media partnerships, scepticism among Filipinos hampers China’s influence efforts, a report by US-based AidData finds. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278776/how-chinas-media-charm-offensive-seeks-shift-philippines-perceptions?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia reports new mpox case in man who had not travelled abroad

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Last month, the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278817/malaysia-reports-new-mpox-case-man-who-had-not-travelled-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian farmers cater to China’s sweet tooth by dialling down durian bitterness

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Purists fear the Musang King’s signature bittersweet balance may be at risk as some growers adapt its taste for the Chinese market. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278806/malaysian-farmers-cater-chinas-sweet-tooth-dialling-down-durian-bitterness?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s ‘bleeding duck’ Yoon hammered by poor ratings, mounting crises

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many voters say they’re fed up with President Yoon Suk-yeol’s political mismanagement, his wife’s scandals and the high cost of living. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278764/south-koreas-bleeding-duck-yoon-hammered-poor-ratings-mounting-crises?utm_source=rss_feed

‘All religions are paths to God’: Pope Francis’ Singapore visit spurs interfaith debate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The pope’s emphasis on unity extended to marginalised communities – including migrant workers – sparking dialogue on inclusiveness. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3278779/all-religions-are-paths-god-pope-francis-singapore-visit-spurs-interfaith-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

Aukus risks being just ‘a label’ if it fails to curb China’s regional ‘adventurism’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The bloc could soon show results in areas such as autonomous underwater vehicles and quantum computing-based defence, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278706/aukus-risks-being-just-label-if-it-fails-curb-chinas-regional-adventurism?utm_source=rss_feed

The Philippines must think fast to handle South China Sea disputes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As tensions with China escalate, Philippine strategists are divided on how to protect the Southeast Asian nation’s maritime security. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3278438/philippines-must-think-fast-handle-south-china-sea-disputes?utm_source=rss_feed