Asia Pacific – Page 20 – Prologue Journal

Indonesia to keep pushing for South China Sea code of conduct, expand defence ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foreign minister Sugiono outlined Jakarta’s diplomatic agenda that included peaceful conflict resolution and continued support for Gaza. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294211/indonesia-keep-pushing-south-china-sea-code-conduct-expand-defence-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia and Japan to develop green energy projects, Ishiba eyes defence ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Among their agreements, both countries will jointly develop hydrogen energy and partner in the post-war reconstruction of Gaza. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294205/malaysia-and-japan-develop-green-energy-projects-ishiba-eyes-defence-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’

New York Times R. Nicholas Burns, the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing, says the Biden administration is making a final push to urge China to reconsider its tilt toward Russia, Iran and North Korea. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/business/nicholas-burns-ambassador-china.html

Family of Chinese tourists killed in Malaysia wall collapse seeks US$378,356 compensation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A father and daughter died after an uprooted tree and part of a wall fell on their car in Penang. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294165/family-chinese-tourists-killed-malaysia-wall-collapse-seeks-us378356-compensation?utm_source=rss_feed

Avoid ‘bloodshed’ when arresting South Korea’s Yoon, presidential security chief says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Park Chong-jun urges no physical clashes in detaining Yoon after a previous attempt to take him into custody failed. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294156/avoid-bloodshed-when-arresting-south-koreas-yoon-presidential-security-chief-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Can the Johor-Singapore SEZ be a flag-bearer for Southeast Asia’s economic clout?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The SEZ aims to tap new growth areas alongside priority industries to make it the region of choice for businesses, but challenges remain. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3294063/can-johor-singapore-sez-be-flag-bearer-southeast-asias-economic-clout?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian family awarded US$1.3 million after doctor left bleeding mother to get a drink

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The woman who died from blood loss was placed under the care of three unregistered nurses. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294150/malaysian-family-awarded-us13-million-after-doctor-left-bleeding-mother-get-drink?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s Kyoto to sharply raise hotel tax in bid to curb overtourism – will it work?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some analysts say the higher accommodation tax may lead to tourists staying in nearby cities and making day trips to Kyoto. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3294112/japans-kyoto-sharply-raise-hotel-tax-bid-curb-overtourism-will-it-work?utm_source=rss_feed

Will North Korea deploy up to 100,000 troops to help Russia’s war in Ukraine?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pyongyang might have acquired advanced missile technology from Moscow in exchange for its involvement in the war, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294115/will-north-korea-deploy-100000-troops-help-russias-war-ukraine?utm_source=rss_feed

Why Taiwan should reconsider its stance against nuclear energy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwan, near-fully dependent on imported energy, plans to shut its last reactor. Yet renewables like nuclear can support its security and carbon goals. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3293627/why-taiwan-should-reconsider-its-stance-against-nuclear-energy?utm_source=rss_feed