Asia Pacific – Page 22 – Prologue Journal

World’s most polluting cities revealed at Cop29 as frustration grows at fossil fuels

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While the Chinese city was found to be worse than all of Colombia or Norway, a site in Texas ‘is the worst polluting site in the entire world’. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3286800/worlds-most-polluting-cities-revealed-cop29-frustration-grows-fossil-fuels?utm_source=rss_feed

Sri Lankan Leader’s Leftist Coalition Wins Elections

New York Times The National People’s Power won a parliamentary election that will allow the country’s new president to unroll his reform agenda, including broader welfare assistance. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/asia/sri-lanka-election.html

India-China thaw sparks hopes of revival in trade ties, boost in Chinese investment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts and industry players say easing of bilateral ties may herald more business cooperation in sectors such as electric vehicles. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3286787/india-china-thaw-sparks-hopes-revival-trade-ties-boost-chinese-investment?utm_source=rss_feed

Deer attacks on the rise in Japan’s Nara Park as tourists return post-pandemic

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deer, accustomed to humans, are becoming aggressive due to more visitors. Authorities urge caution and are taking protective measures. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3286784/deer-attacks-rise-japans-nara-park-tourists-return-post-pandemic?utm_source=rss_feed

Trump 2.0 sparks concern in India about restrictions on movement of skilled workers to US

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say Trump’s administration could reintroduce tougher immigration policies and pull back on the H-1B visa for skilled professionals. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286742/trump-20-sparks-concern-india-about-restrictions-movement-skilled-workers-us?utm_source=rss_feed

Sri Lanka sees landslide win for Dissanayake’s leftist coalition

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, whose coalition took at least 159 seats in the 225-member assembly, said thanks ‘to all who voted for a renaissance’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3286748/sri-lanka-sees-landslide-win-dissanayakes-leftist-coalition?utm_source=rss_feed

Asia’s bitcoin wallets bulge as cryptocurrency-convert Trump returns to White House

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With bitcoin prices surging, Asia’s digital asset entrepreneurs see new opportunities under Trump 2.0. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3286741/asias-bitcoin-wallets-bulge-cryptocurrency-convert-trump-returns-white-house?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Trump-proofing’ is distracting the world from far graver challenges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From G20 and Apec to the WTO and Nato, global cooperation on climate, security and open trade and investment must be quickly restored. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3286616/trump-proofing-distracting-world-far-graver-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed

New Zealand Parliament Suspended as Maori Lawmakers Perform Haka to Protest Bill

New York Times Opposition lawmakers performed the traditional dance during a reading of a bill that would redefine the country’s founding treaty with its Indigenous people. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/asia/new-zealand-parliament-maori-haka.html

Keep China in focus, analysts warn, as Malaysia and Philippines butt heads over sea claims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts urge Asean to prioritise unity over China amid escalating maritime disputes, and Malaysia’s protest over Philippine laws affecting Sabah’s boundaries. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286720/keep-china-focus-analysts-warn-malaysia-and-philippines-butt-heads-over-sea-claims?utm_source=rss_feed