Asia Pacific – Page 28 – Prologue Journal

Paralysed Korean student blinks his way to academic success

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Jang Ik-sun, 37, earned a master’s degree in South Korea by typing tens of thousands of words – one blink at a time. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3300795/paralysed-korean-student-blinks-his-way-academic-success?utm_source=rss_feed

Questions raised over arrest of Malaysian journalist following trafficking cartel exposé

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The journalist was arrested a week after he published a story about an alleged trafficking operation being run out of KLIA. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300794/questions-raised-over-arrest-malaysian-journalist-following-trafficking-cartel-expose?utm_source=rss_feed

‘We were surprised’: heatwave shuts schools in Philippines capital

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officials closed schools in nearly half of Metro Manila on Monday, affecting tens of thousands of students. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300793/we-were-surprised-heatwave-shuts-schools-philippines-capital?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s Vow of ‘Leniency’ in Plea Deals Erodes Rights to Fair Trial

New York Times China has embraced a plea deal system, but lawyers and scholars fear that it is being abused to further erode individual rights — and for shakedowns. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/03/world/asia/china-leniency-justice.html

Bear abused in cruel fights rescued in Pakistan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. After being in 35 brutal fights, Rocky the bear’s sufferings – which include a broken jaw and losing all his teeth – have come to an end. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3300776/bear-abused-cruel-fights-rescued-pakistan?utm_source=rss_feed

Khalil Fong, Hong Kong Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 41

New York Times Singing in both Mandarin and English, he brought a soul and R&B sensibility to Chinese pop. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/world/asia/khalil-fong-dead.html

In a world of declining freedom, 1 South Asian nation stands out: report

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Only one nation in South Asia was classified as ‘free’ in US democracy watchdog Freedom House’s latest report. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3300768/world-declining-freedom-1-south-asian-nation-stands-out-report?utm_source=rss_feed

From geek to chic: Japan PM stuns women’s fashion show with trendy new look

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s unexpected fashion statement, in support of ‘cool’ Japan, drew cheers from a mostly young female audience. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3300766/geek-chic-japan-pm-stuns-womens-fashion-show-trendy-new-look?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines’ push for Asean-wide prisoner transfer treaty: will it spur reforms?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While such an agreement may help in the rehabilitation process, problems of overcrowding and other chronic issues still remain, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300631/philippines-push-asean-wide-prisoner-transfer-treaty-will-it-spur-reforms?utm_source=rss_feed

Why a Trump-Putin Ukraine peace deal could be good news for North Korea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump’s readiness to sideline allies and make concessions to pursue a deal with Russia suggests he may do the same with North Korea. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3300242/why-trump-putin-ukraine-peace-deal-could-be-good-news-north-korea?utm_source=rss_feed