Asia Pacific – Page 14 – Prologue Journal

Malaysia ticks right boxes in Asia’s fast-growing data centre market

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With its expanding digital economies and key role in communications infrastructure, Asia is seeing robust investment in data centre development. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3294493/malaysia-ticks-right-boxes-asias-fast-growing-data-centre-market?utm_source=rss_feed

Meta’s US fact-checking shutdown sparks fears of disinformation crisis in Asia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts warn the decision could weaken efforts to combat hate speech and misinformation in regions vulnerable to online manipulation. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294518/metas-us-fact-checking-shutdown-sparks-fears-disinformation-crisis-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

With South Korea in Crisis, Eight Justices Will Decide President’s Fate

New York Times The Constitutional Court, an arbiter in a polarized nation, is about to consider whether Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment for declaring martial law was justified. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/world/asia/south-korea-yoon-court-impeachment.html

As smog shrouds Thailand, Bangkok tackles toxic air with remote work

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Voluntary work-from-home measures were being considered in a bid to reduce traffic congestion, the city’s governor said. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3294508/smog-shrouds-thailand-bangkok-tackles-toxic-air-remote-work?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia investigates viral video of cats being stuffed into sacks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. One of the group of men caught on camera in the video denied allegations of animal abuse. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294501/malaysia-investigates-viral-video-cats-being-stuffed-sacks?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea bans pork from Germany after outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The outbreak represents the first known cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany since 1988. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294498/south-korea-bans-pork-germany-after-outbreak-foot-and-mouth-disease?utm_source=rss_feed

Crocodile attack kills 5-year-old girl in Indonesia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The girl was last seen bathing in an abandoned tin-ore mining pond, rescuers say. Her body was found hours later. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3294489/crocodile-attack-kills-5-year-old-girl-indonesia?utm_source=rss_feed

Landmark Japan-Philippines troop deployment pact nears the finish line

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers have speculated that Shigeru Ishiba’s government might be delaying ratification to avoid antagonising China. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294494/landmark-japan-philippines-troop-deployment-pact-nears-finish-line?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s Trade Surplus Reaches a Record of Nearly $1 Trillion

New York Times China’s vast exports in 2024 exceeded its imports on a scale seldom seen anywhere except during or immediately after the two world wars. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/business/china-trade-surplus.html

US ‘risks electronic warfare’ with China, Malaysia drug deaths: 5 weekend reads you missed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Hong Kong sending task force to Thailand to why Snakes may have unlucky year, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3294477/us-risks-electronic-warfare-china-malaysia-drug-deaths-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed