Asia Pacific – Page 144 – Prologue Journal

Trump ally Laura Loomer in racism row after ‘curry’ jab at Kamala Harris’ Indian heritage

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The conspiracy theorist was called out for her comments by both the White House and Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3278326/trump-ally-laura-loomer-racism-row-after-curry-jab-kamala-harris-indian-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed

Friday Briefing: U.S. May Let Ukraine Use Long-range Weapons

New York Times Plus, will Taylor Swift’s endorsement affect the U.S. election? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/briefing/ukraine-election-spacewalk.html

Malaysia a strong investment hub thanks to its ‘open policy’ amid US-China rivalry: trade chief

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia has continued to ‘engage all countries’ as it navigates ongoing superpower rivalry, says Tengku Zafrul Aziz at Hong Kong event. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278308/malaysia-strong-investment-hub-thanks-its-open-policy-amid-us-china-rivalry-trade-chief?utm_source=rss_feed

Why Mongolia’s ‘third neighbour’ policy has Russia worried

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mongolia is unlikely to abandon efforts to diversify its diplomatic relations, but Russian economic incentives could slow the pace of change. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3278046/why-mongolias-third-neighbour-policy-has-russia-worried?utm_source=rss_feed

Pope Francis’ Singapore visit unites thousands for historic mass

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The visit showcases the city state’s religious harmony and highlights the Pope’s message of unity and respect for all faiths, amid a diverse religious landscape. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278295/pope-francis-singapore-visit-unites-thousands-historic-mass?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian firm linked to Islamic sect denies allegations of child sex abuse

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings says parties with an ‘agenda to bring down the image’ of its business are behind the claims. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278277/malaysian-firm-linked-islamic-sect-denies-allegations-child-sex-abuse?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippine ex-governor accused of activist’s killing in 2011 surrenders

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former governor Joel Reyes, accused of ordering the hit, has remained mostly free due to legal twists and a three-year escape to Thailand. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278266/philippine-ex-governor-accused-activists-killing-2011-surrenders?utm_source=rss_feed

G.M. and Hyundai Plan to Work Together on New Vehicles

New York Times General Motors and the South Korean automaker say they will collaborate on new vehicles, buying parts and clean energy technologies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/business/general-motors-hyundai-partnership.html

Typhoon Yagi: Vietnam death toll rises to 199 as storm’s aftermath brings flash floods and landslides

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The death toll spiked earlier in the week as a flash flood swept away the entire hamlet of Lang Nu in northern Vietnam’s Lao Cai province. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278264/typhoon-yagi-vietnam-death-toll-rises-199-storms-aftermath-brings-flash-floods-and-landslides?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s economy isn’t becoming Japanified, at least not yet

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Despite fears China has entered have entered a ‘balance sheet recession’, the country has more tools than Japan to reflate its economy. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3278189/chinas-economy-isnt-becoming-japanified-least-not-yet?utm_source=rss_feed