Asia Pacific – Page 29 – Prologue Journal

Tsunehisa Katsumata, Top Executive in Power Plant Meltdown, Dies at 84

New York Times He was sued and prosecuted for his actions as chairman of the Japanese power company that ran the Fukushima nuclear facility when it failed in a 2011 earthquake and tsunami. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/01/business/tsunehisa-katsumata-dead.html

North Korea to stand by Russia until ‘victory’ in Ukraine, will expand its nuclear arsenal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Comments from North Korea’s foreign minister comes as the US warns thousands of Pyongyang’s troops could be deployed to the Ukraine conflict. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3284869/north-korea-stand-russia-until-victory-ukraine-will-expand-its-nuclear-arsenal?utm_source=rss_feed

Is Indonesia’s Prabowo playing ‘constitutional hardball’ by arresting Widodo critic?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former trade chief Thomas Lembong’s arrest over a sugar import graft case marks a tougher anti-corruption stance under Prabowo, analysts note. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284835/indonesias-prabowo-playing-constitutional-hardball-arresting-widodo-critic?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s Kansai Airport claims it has gone 30 years without losing a single bag

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kansai International Airport which serves the Osaka and Kyoto region says the feat is attributed to meticulous handling procedures and dedicated staff. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3284834/japans-kansai-airport-claims-it-has-gone-30-years-without-losing-single-bag?utm_source=rss_feed

Why There’s Hope for U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’

New York Times Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/01/business/economy/china-us-trade-tariffs.html

Why There Is Hope for Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’

Xenophobia and Hate Speech Are Spiking Heading into the Election

New York Times Leading Republican politicians and lax social media controls have contributed to a proliferation of hate rhetoric and anti-immigrant sentiment. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/01/world/asia/xenophobia-hate-speech-increase-election.html

Sinking of old Malaysian navy vessel raises questions on defence underfunding

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia has less clout to deal with disputes with other nations due to its failure to modernise its naval fleet, an analyst says. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284807/sinking-old-malaysian-navy-vessel-raises-questions-defence-underfunding?utm_source=rss_feed

At least 8 dead in fire at cooking oil factory near Jakarta

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indonesian authorities are investigating the cause of the fire at an industrial complex in Bekasi. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3284796/least-8-dead-fire-cooking-oil-factory-near-jakarta?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia bans sales of Google’s Pixel smartphones, days after blocking Apple’s iPhone 16

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sales of those smartphones were blocked for not meeting Indonesia’s rules requiring the use of locally manufactured components. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3284786/indonesia-bans-sales-googles-pixel-smartphones-days-after-blocking-apples-iphone-16?utm_source=rss_feed