Asia Pacific – Page 25 – Prologue Journal

Malaysia’s religious authority accuses firm in child abuse probe of slavery

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. GISB has long been controversial for its ties to the Al-Arqam sect that is banned in Malaysia for deviant teachings and cultlike activities. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3286611/malaysias-religious-authority-accuses-firm-child-abuse-probe-slavery?utm_source=rss_feed

How Marigolds Became Central to Hindu Rituals in India

New York Times Originating in North America, the blossoms have become central to Hindu rituals in India. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/t-magazine/marigolds-india-hinduism.html

There’s Nothing Like Watching Vietnam’s Waterlily Harvest

New York Times In the Mekong Delta, farmers and locals still gather the flowers on wooden boats. Now, the ritual’s also become a photo op. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/t-magazine/vietnam-waterlily-harvest-mekong-delta.html

What Is the Significance of the Lotus in Sri Lanka?

New York Times The flower has developed a deep national importance, but what exactly it signifies depends on whom you ask. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/t-magazine/lotus-flowers-sri-lanka.html

Can India benefit from Trump’s bid to end the Russia-Ukraine war?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. If Donald Trump were to successfully help end the war, India could get a boost on the diplomatic and trade fronts, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286573/can-india-benefit-trumps-bid-end-russia-ukraine-war?utm_source=rss_feed

Nepal PM picks Beijing over New Delhi for maiden visit, urged to bolster economic ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. K.P. Sharma Oli’s visit reflects Nepal’s intention to strengthen ties with China and rebalance traditionally India-centric relations. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286566/nepal-pm-picks-beijing-over-new-delhi-maiden-visit-urged-bolster-economic-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s healthcare system faces US$82 million vaping bill

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government’s decision to legalise nicotine-laced vape products has worsened the healthcare crisis, despite efforts to limit access. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286538/malaysias-healthcare-system-faces-us82-million-vaping-bill?utm_source=rss_feed

India seeks to boost ties with Afghanistan – is it a move to sideline Pakistan?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officials from both sides recently met to discuss issues, including enhancing trade via an Afghan port run by an Indian company. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286530/india-seeks-boost-ties-afghanistan-it-move-sideline-pakistan?utm_source=rss_feed

Smugglers caught with juvenile Komodo dragon in underwear at South Korea airport

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The suspects smuggled more than 1,800 exotic animals worth US$1.5 million from Thailand and Indonesia. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3286533/smugglers-caught-juvenile-komodo-dragon-underwear-south-korea-airport?utm_source=rss_feed

Typhoon Usagi Threatens Floods and Landslides in the Philippines

New York Times The storm had winds equivalent to those of a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday. Forecasters warned of torrential rain in the north of the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/world/asia/typhoon-usagi-philippines.html