Asia Pacific – Page 23 – Prologue Journal

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

South Korea opposition leader gets suspended jail term for violating election law

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lee Jae-myung said he would appeal the ruling, which is ‘difficult to accept’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3286718/south-korea-opposition-leader-gets-suspended-jail-term-violating-election-law?utm_source=rss_feed

Why North Korea Is Building Drones

New York Times Analysts say the low-cost weapons are attractive to Mr. Kim, who is intent on modernizing North Korea’s military. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/asia/north-korea-drones.html

Thai fugitives accused of Rohingya trafficking deported from South Korea after 5-year manhunt

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The arrests expose the human trafficking crisis in Thailand, and the need for better protections for Rohingya refugees. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286709/thai-fugitives-accused-rohingya-trafficking-deported-south-korea-after-5-year-manhunt?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s economy expands on back of surge in investments, strong ringgit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The central bank said domestic spending will remain the main anchor for the economy, fuelling sustained growth. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3286704/malaysias-economy-expands-back-surge-investments-strong-ringgit?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines’ latest South China Sea resupply mission ends smoothly under Beijing deal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The military said ‘no untoward incidents’ reported during the trip to the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3286685/philippines-latest-south-china-sea-resupply-mission-ends-smoothly-under-beijing-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

World Fears a Wider Trade War. Malaysia Sees an Opportunity.

New York Times In a new era for global trade in which Donald J. Trump has promised tariffs, Malaysia and Singapore are finalizing a deal for greater economic integration. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/business/malaysia-singapore-china-trade.html

China reels from deadly Zhuhai car attack, Trump’s Taiwan demands: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Chinese firms eyeing Malaysia to Hong Kong jailing a man for raping a domestic helper, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3286647/china-reels-deadly-zhuhai-car-attack-trumps-taiwan-demands-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

Clemency bid gathers steam for Thai transwoman jailed in Malaysia for drugs

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Advocates claim the country’s justice system is uneven, with comparisons to swift halved sentence for former prime minister Najib. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286674/clemency-bid-gathers-steam-thai-transwoman-jailed-malaysia-drugs?utm_source=rss_feed

‘A new Singapore or Hong Kong’? Indonesia to build Bali’s second airport amid scepticism

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Joint development between local and Chinese firm, which is investing US$3 billion, has support of President Prabowo, but some Balinese are unimpressed. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3286657/new-singapore-or-hong-kong-indonesia-build-balis-second-airport-amid-scepticism?utm_source=rss_feed