Asia Pacific – Page 137 – Prologue Journal

Forest City, Malaysia’s troubled China-backed project, to launch special financial zone Friday

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The special financial zone in Johor will offer incentives to boost investment and economic growth, focusing on key export sectors. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278719/forest-city-malaysias-china-backed-project-launch-special-financial-zone-friday?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s PAS pursues casino ban, diluting vow to widen base beyond Muslims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The party showed strong support for banning gambling at its annual congress even as its leaders seek to make inroads with non-Muslim voters. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278708/malaysias-pas-pursues-casino-ban-diluting-vow-widen-base-beyond-muslims?utm_source=rss_feed

Seoul rooftop fire sparked by North Korea trash balloon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It marks the latest in a series of balloon-related fires linked to North Korea’s provocative trash balloon campaign. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3278698/seoul-rooftop-fire-sparked-north-korea-trash-balloon?utm_source=rss_feed

At Pakistan’s pink palace, ghostly tales and TikTokkers complicate preservation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mohatta Palace survives as an enduring gem of pre-partition Karachi. But how much longer can it withstand the tide of urban development? https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3278694/pakistans-pink-palace-ghostly-tales-and-tiktokkers-complicate-preservation?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s Penang looks ‘50 years ahead’ to revive Silicon Valley of the East

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Penang’s determination to move up the semiconductor value chain signals a new era for Malaysia’s tech sector amid growing global challenges. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278682/malaysias-penang-looks-50-year-ahead-revive-silicon-valley-east?utm_source=rss_feed

Shanghai is Hit By Typhoon Bebinca, Strongest Storm in 70 Years

New York Times The city canceled all flights at its two airports and closed major attractions, amid a three-day national holiday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/world/asia/typhoon-bebinca-shanghai.html

Vietnam counts the US$1.6 billion cost of Super Typhoon Yagi’s destruction

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As Vietnam assesses the damage, the long-term economic repercussions are expected to linger for months. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278660/vietnam-counts-us16-billion-cost-super-typhoon-yagis-destruction?utm_source=rss_feed

In Linda Sun’s Case, Signs of a Familiar China Playbook

New York Times Linda Sun is just the latest member of the Chinese diaspora whom Beijing is accused of recruiting to influence Western democracies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/world/asia/china-linda-sun-interference.html

China’s opportunity? Philippines’ Sabina Shoal withdrawal sparks backlash

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Defence analysts fear that the BRP Teresa Magbanua’s withdrawal could embolden China, which already has a significant presence in the area. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278652/chinas-opportunity-philippines-sabina-shoal-withdrawal-sparks-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed

Noisy, smelly, yellow-eyed penguin wins New Zealand’s bird of the year

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Can this win spark the conservation momentum needed to save the hoiho – thought to be the world’s rarest penguin – from extinction? https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3278640/noisy-smelly-yellow-eyed-penguin-wins-new-zealands-bird-year?utm_source=rss_feed