Asia Pacific – Page 22 – Prologue Journal

Toyota, NTT plan US$3.27 billion outlay on mobility AI system for autonomous driving

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The mobility AI platform is envisioned to support autonomous driving, while targeting a reduction of traffic accidents to zero. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3284602/toyota-ntt-plan-us327-billion-outlay-mobility-ai-system-autonomous-driving?utm_source=rss_feed

South China Sea: how does Philippines’ coastguard measure up against others?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam have boosted their naval and coastguard assets as tensions in the disputed waters continue to simmer. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284596/south-china-sea-how-does-philippines-coastguard-measure-against-others?utm_source=rss_feed

Will China replace India and Japan as Asia’s new investment darling?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Although Indian and Japanese stock markets have lost some of their lustre, more signs are needed to affirm the quality of China’s post-stimulus bull run. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3284566/will-china-replace-india-and-japan-asias-new-investment-darling?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian military vows probe into fresh bullying allegations after previous student death

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The latest allegations at the Malaysian National Defence University involve a student being burned by an iron. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284576/malaysian-military-vows-probe-fresh-bullying-allegations-after-previous-student-death?utm_source=rss_feed

In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?

New York Times Comedy has become a way for women to skewer China’s gender inequality. Some men aren’t happy about it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/31/world/asia/china-comedy-women-yang-li.html

Dozens of North Korean defectors ‘vanish’ after being caught by secret police: report

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. TJWG report says 80 per cent of disappearances occurred inside North Korea, rest in China or Russia. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3284564/dozens-north-korean-defectors-vanish-after-being-caught-secret-police-report?utm_source=rss_feed

How Volkswagen Lost Its Way in China

New York Times A brutal price war, sudden shifts in consumer demand and human rights issues in Xinjiang have left VW stumbling in a market it led for 40 years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/31/business/volkswagen-china.html

North Korea, in the Spotlight Over Ukraine, Launches a Long-Range Missile

New York Times The launch, into waters west of Japan, came shortly after the United States and South Korea criticized the North for sending troops to join Russia’s war. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/30/world/asia/north-korea-missile-launch.html

North Korea long-range ballistic missile test splashes down between Japan and Russia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan says latest missile test-fired by North Korea had the longest flying time yet. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3284539/north-korea-fires-long-range-ballistic-missile-seoul-says?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea mulls missile aid for Ukraine amid fears about North Korean troops in Russia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. President Yoon Suk-yeol warned of a “grave situation” if North Korean troops join the conflict, prompting Seoul to weigh its options for supporting Ukraine. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284520/south-korea-mulls-missile-aid-ukraine-amid-fears-about-north-korean-troops-russia?utm_source=rss_feed