Asia Pacific – Page 21 – Prologue Journal

How Harry Roque went from being Philippines’ presidential aide to a human-trafficking suspect

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Roque’s alleged links to Pogos and growing legal troubles could affect the Dutertes given his close association with them, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284687/how-harry-roque-went-being-philippines-presidential-aide-human-trafficking-suspect?utm_source=rss_feed

Is North Korea’s latest missile test a distraction from troops supply to Russia?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Missile test is Pyongyang’s way of showing its deepening ‘nuclear alliance’ with Russia and a message to the US ahead of the election, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284630/north-koreas-latest-missile-test-distraction-troops-supply-russia?utm_source=rss_feed

Friday Briefing: The Global Stakes of the U.S. Election

New York Times Plus, Japan’s passion for the World Series. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/31/briefing/friday-briefing-the-global-stakes-of-the-us-election.html

Philippine coastguard hailed as ‘vigilant stewards’ against China – but why no new ships?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The coastguard’s US$537 million budget for next year is mostly allocated for personnel-related expenses. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284679/philippine-coastguard-hailed-vigilant-stewards-against-china-why-no-new-ships?utm_source=rss_feed

Temu’s Southeast Asian foray runs into hurdle in Vietnam after Indonesia ban

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Chinese bargain shopping site is accused of operating in Vietnam without government approval, according to local reports. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3284633/temus-southeast-asian-foray-runs-hurdle-vietnam-after-indonesia-ban?utm_source=rss_feed

India and China troop disengagement ‘almost complete’ after historic border pact

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The disengagement process by India and China marks a significant step towards easing tensions after a four-year stand-off. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3284667/india-and-china-troop-disengagement-almost-complete-after-historic-border-pact?utm_source=rss_feed

The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It.

New York Times Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/31/world/asia/japan-dodgers-ohtani-world-series.html

Philippines’ probe on land-owning Chinese with fake citizenship stirs security fears

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. These Chinese nationals reportedly own huge plots of land in Luzon after acquiring fake Philippine citizenship, local reports say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284643/philippines-probe-land-owning-chinese-fake-citizenship-stirs-security-fears?utm_source=rss_feed

Lee Kuan Yew’s son claims Singapore authorities ‘weaponised’ laws against critics

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew, claims his homeland became more repressive under his brother, Lee Hsien Loong. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3284632/lee-kuan-yews-son-claims-singapore-authorities-weaponised-laws-against-critics?utm_source=rss_feed

6 dead as dozens of Rohingya refugees ‘stranded’ on Indonesia beach by traffickers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Incident underscores the ongoing crisis faced by the Rohingya, who are fleeing persecution in Myanmar. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3284618/dozens-rohingya-refugees-stranded-indonesia-beach-traffickers-6-bodies-found?utm_source=rss_feed