Asia Pacific – Page 26 – Prologue Journal

Malaysia’s Johor-Singapore SEZ set to spur growth, but ‘development gap’ poses risk

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Johor-Singapore special economic zone is also poised to spark renewed interest in properties in the Malaysian state, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3293805/malaysias-johor-singapore-sez-set-spur-growth-development-gap-poses-risk?utm_source=rss_feed

China can help Syria transform from conflict corridor to bridge of commerce

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An inclusive, tolerant Syria and a China-led grand coalition to rebuild and revive the economy could see regional strife give way to prosperity. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3293341/china-can-help-syria-transform-conflict-corridor-bridge-commerce?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore empowers police to freeze bank accounts in scam crackdown

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The measure, which can be imposed for up to 30 days, aims to protect victims from transferring funds to scammers. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293790/singapore-empowers-police-freeze-bank-accounts-scam-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s carmakers vow closer ties to regain ground lost to China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. To survive, Japanese manufacturers are pledging cooperation in areas like AI and EVs, while also navigating trade tensions and internal restructuring. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293778/japans-carmakers-vow-closer-ties-regain-ground-lost-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Will Trudeau’s exit ease Canada-India tensions?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The PM’s departure follows criticism for his handling of allegations surrounding a Sikh leader’s murder on Canadian soil. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293743/will-trudeaus-exit-ease-canada-india-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

Key Pakistan-China trade route blocked by demonstrators over power outages

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The blockade, which began over the weekend, is impacting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a key initiative for boosting bilateral trade and investment. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3293756/key-pakistan-china-trade-route-blocked-demonstrators-over-power-outages?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Black with flat noses’: Thailand’s Thaksin under fire for alleged racist jibe at African women

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former leader says Thai women have ‘natural beauty’ and his Pheu Thai party will promote them to become supermodels. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293767/black-flat-noses-thailands-thaksin-under-fire-alleged-racist-jibe-african-women?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean transport minister to resign over Jeju Air crash: ‘I feel heavy responsibility’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Park Sang-woo intends to step down over the Jeju Air crash – South Korea’s worst air disaster – pledging swift enhancements to airport landing safety systems. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293744/south-korean-transport-minister-resign-over-jeju-air-crash-i-feel-heavy-responsibility?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore considers law to safeguard racial groups against foreign interference

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. If the bill is passed, organisations would have to disclose foreign and anonymous donations, foreign affiliations and their leadership composition. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293736/singapore-considers-law-safeguard-racial-groups-against-foreign-interference?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s ‘monster’ coastguard ship tests Philippines’ South China Sea resolve

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers interpret the presence of the 165-metre vessel near Scarborough Shoal as a warning to Manila about its military ties with the US. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293721/chinas-monster-coastguard-ship-tests-philippines-south-china-sea-resolve?utm_source=rss_feed