Asia Pacific – Page 22 – Prologue Journal

Singapore’s Yale-NUS shutdown stirs student ire as college becomes ‘mere footnote’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With courses changed and faculty departing, students and ex-tutors lament the demise of the city state’s first liberal arts college. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/article/3294034/singapores-yale-nus-shutdown-stirs-student-ire-faulty-exodus-college-becomes-mere-footnote?utm_source=rss_feed

Japanese crime boss could face life behind bars in US over bid to sell nuclear material to Iran

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Takeshi Ebisawa admitted at his plea that he ‘brazenly trafficked’ material including weapons-grade plutonium out of Myanmar. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294032/japanese-crime-boss-could-face-life-behind-bars-us-over-bid-sell-nuclear-material-iran?utm_source=rss_feed

TikTok, Facing a US Ban, Is Also Waging Legal Battles Around the World

New York Times TikTok is challenging a possible ban or forced sale to new owners in the United States, but has for several years been waging other fights in at least 20 countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/technology/tiktok-ban-global-legal-battles.html

Police hunt gunman as Johor shooting spotlights safety concerns in Malaysia-Singapore SEZ area

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chilling footage of sudden killing at eatery shocks social media users despite police insisting the case is one-off. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/article/3294018/police-hunt-gunman-johor-shooting-spotlights-safety-concerns-malaysia-singapore-sez-area?utm_source=rss_feed

Envoy says sloppy American defence firms ‘bigger risk’ to US security than China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US envoy to Japan Rahm Emanuel said contractors prioritising stock buy-backs over timely arms deliveries could harm national security. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293991/envoy-says-sloppy-american-defence-firms-bigger-risk-us-security-china?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee plagiarised master’s thesis, university concludes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kim, who was previously embroiled in controversy over her academic credentials, has until the end of January to contest the findings. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293950/south-korean-first-lady-kim-keon-hee-plagiarised-masters-thesis-university-concludes?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia is a ‘hotspot’ for Chinese companies in logistics, supply chain, SF group says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A growing economy, with multilingual talent and vast geographical expanse, makes Indonesia a good choice for expansion, SF unit says. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3293928/indonesia-hotspot-chinese-companies-logistics-supply-chain-arena-sf-group-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Asean remains an investment bright spot in a messy global economy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A decade since setting up the Asean Economic Community, the region has made progress in integration and drawing FDI but challenges remain. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3293376/asean-remains-investment-bright-spot-messy-global-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s ruling LDP to resume talks on selective dual surname system for married couples

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gender rights advocates say this is a step in the right direction but warn conservative opposition may still stall progress. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293942/japans-ruling-ldp-resume-talks-selective-dual-surname-system-married-couples?utm_source=rss_feed

Inside Myanmar drug rehab centre where tough love is the prescription

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Weightlifting, karate drills and tug-of-war contests are all activities at the facility in a country that produces huge amounts of narcotics. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3293691/inside-myanmar-drug-rehab-centre-where-tough-love-prescription?utm_source=rss_feed