Asia Pacific – Page 2 – Prologue Journal

How a local police programme is helping to empower women in Pakistan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ‘Women on Wheels’ programme teaches women how to ride motorcycles, a female taboo in Pakistan. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3295143/how-local-police-programme-helping-empower-women-pakistan?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistan jails ex-PM Imran Khan for 14 years over land corruption case

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The verdict is the biggest setback for Khan and his party since a surprisingly good showing in the 2024 general election. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3295207/pakistan-jails-ex-pm-imran-khan-14-years-land-corruption-case?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistan’s PM orders probe into national airline’s ad resembling 9/11 imagery

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has condemned the Pakistan International Airlines ad, calling it an act of ‘stupidity’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295198/pakistans-pm-orders-probe-national-airlines-ad-resembling-9/11-imagery?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean first lady’s health worsens after Yoon’s arrest: ‘she was completely skinny’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kim Keon-hee could barely eat and had been managing her condition by taking various medicines, according to ruling party members. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295183/south-korean-first-ladys-health-worsens-after-yoons-arrest-she-was-completely-skinny?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore braces for future floods, explores hi-tech solutions to stem the tide

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As PUB warns of another heavy rainfall this weekend, analysts say there is a need to balance between stronger flood protection and costs. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3295170/singapore-braces-future-floods-explores-hi-tech-solutions-stem-tide?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines turns to US firms for South China Sea oil drills as Beijing tensions persist

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Companies explore oil and gas projects in the country’s deep waters as Manila seeks to diversify its energy sources. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3295162/philippines-turns-us-firms-south-china-sea-oil-drills-beijing-tensions-persist?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s Population Declines for 3rd Straight Year

New York Times The fall came despite a slight rise in births last year, the first increase since 2016. State efforts to cajole women to have children have met resistance. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/business/china-population-births-deaths.html

Chinese stake in Philippine power grid operator raises concerns about security, skill transfers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmakers revive fears of ‘kill switch’ to power grid amid concerns about limited skills transfer to Filipinos and lack of operational transparency. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295082/chinese-stake-philippine-power-grid-operator-raises-concerns-about-security-skill-transfers?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s Jeju Air crash: bird feathers, blood found in engines of plane

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A total of 179 people were killed in the worst aviation disaster on South Korean soil. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295128/south-koreas-jeju-air-crash-bird-feathers-blood-found-engines-plane?utm_source=rss_feed

China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports

New York Times Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/business/china-economy-2024-gdp.html