Asia Pacific – Page 34 – Prologue Journal

Relocation of South Korea’s notorious child rapist sparks outrage, legal debate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities ramp up security measures after Cho Doo-soon’s move to a new place just 2km from his previous home in Ansan alarms residents. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3284517/relocation-south-koreas-notorious-child-rapist-sparks-outrage-legal-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

C919 manufacturer sets up shop in Singapore as China eyes Southeast Asia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China opened an office in Singapore to ensure closer and more comprehensive services in the region. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3284461/c919-manufacturer-sets-shop-singapore-china-eyes-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

Hands off: New Zealand waves goodbye to its giant ‘monster’ hand sculpture

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 16-feet (5 metres) creation with an unsmiling human face has provoked a myriad of emotions – from horror and revulsion to delight. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3284499/hands-new-zealand-waves-goodbye-its-giant-monster-hand-sculpture?utm_source=rss_feed

Bangladesh faces extended political crisis as doubts surface over Hasina’s resignation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Doubts persist over Sheikh Hasina’s formal resignation, which has sparked calls for fresh elections amid economic instability. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284450/bangladesh-faces-extended-political-crisis-doubts-surface-over-hasinas-resignation?utm_source=rss_feed

Nepali women bloom amid garland industry’s flowering prosperity

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nepal is set to export 200,000 garlands, valued at US$1.4 million, providing jobs and income for women who weave flowers into garlands. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3284483/nepali-women-bloom-amid-garland-industrys-flowering-prosperity?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia’s aim to gain from firms’ China decoupling hindered by rigid rules: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The likes of Vietnam and Malaysia have raced ahead of Indonesia to benefit from these firms’ ‘China plus one’ strategy, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3284481/indonesias-aim-gain-global-firms-china-decoupling-hindered-rigid-rules?utm_source=rss_feed

A week after apology, Malaysian ex-PM Najib fails to end 5-year trial over 1MDB scandal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court orders former leader to enter a defence over allegations that he took more than US$500 million in bribes linked to state fund 1MDB. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284466/week-after-apology-malaysian-ex-pm-najib-fails-end-5-year-trial-over-1mdb-scandal?utm_source=rss_feed

Facebook parent Meta attacks Malaysia’s social media licensing plan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Meta official on Wednesday called the timeline to apply for a licence ‘exceptionally accelerated’, saying the plan lacked clarity. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3284456/facebook-parent-meta-attacks-malaysias-social-media-licensing-plan?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s LGBTQ community racks up seventh legal win in same-sex marriage push

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wednesday’s court ruling is the seventh overall that found Japan’s ongoing ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional, or nearly so. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3284451/japans-lgbtq-community-racks-seventh-legal-win-same-sex-marriage-push?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s Indo-Pacific strategy gets EU, Asean defence boost to counter China’s influence

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say enhancing defence ties and goodwill naval visits are ‘significant steps’ in helping India boost visibility in the region. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284426/indias-indo-pacific-strategy-gets-eu-asean-defence-boost-counter-chinas-influence?utm_source=rss_feed