Asia Pacific – Page 34 – Prologue Journal

Hong Kong’s Cabbies, Long Scorned and Frustrated, Face the End of an Era

New York Times A government push to modernize taxi services comes up against the habits of drivers known for driving fast and accepting only cash. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/world/asia/hong-kong-taxicabs.html

Jeju Air’s Problems Mount After Crash of Flight 7C2216

New York Times South Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, heavy with debt and its stock already near record lows, is now facing intense public and government scrutiny. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/business/jeju-air-south-korea-crash.html

South Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon’s ouster as detention deadline looms

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Protests continue outside the residence of the suspended president as authorities ponder their next move to detain Yoon. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293477/south-korean-protesters-brave-cold-demand-yoons-ouster-detention-deadline-looms?utm_source=rss_feed

Shock and gore: why Indian street plays resort to the outrageous and grotesque

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Street theatre in India has had to adapt to the digital age and ideological threats to stay relevant amid a changing cultural landscape. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3293298/shock-and-gore-why-indian-street-plays-resort-outrageous-and-grotesque?utm_source=rss_feed

Blinken wades into political crisis with stop in South Korea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts expect Blinken to sidestep the crisis engulfing South Korea to keep the focus on Pyongyang and other security issues. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293469/blinken-wades-political-crisis-stop-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

From ‘Chubby Bear’ to censorship, Vietnam’s approach to TikTok reveals double standards

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Vietnam’s TikTok strategy involves enforcing censorship while exploiting youth-centric trends to promote pro-leader narratives. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3293331/chubby-bear-censorship-vietnams-approach-tiktok-reveals-double-standards?utm_source=rss_feed

US military’s Pacific strategy shifts to survival mode as China gains strength

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In the Philippines, Australia and across the Pacific, US defence strategy is pivoting from supremacy to a ‘scatter and survive’ approach. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293320/us-militarys-pacific-strategy-shifts-survival-mode-china-gains-strength?utm_source=rss_feed

As West cuts global aid, emerging powers must step up and contribute

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Emerging donors from developing nations with significant economic growth should play a bigger role. Kazakhstan is doing so in Central Asia. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3293057/west-cuts-global-aid-emerging-powers-must-step-and-contribute?utm_source=rss_feed

At least 6 killed, scores injured in Pakistan suicide bombing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for attack. Group is behind a surge in recent attacks targeting soldiers and Chinese workers. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3293455/least-6-killed-scores-injured-pakistan-suicide-bombing?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia turns away hundreds of Rohingya refugees after dozens landed on island

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities said on Saturday that they turned away two boats carrying nearly 300 people believed to be Rohingya refugees who entered the country illegally. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293450/malaysia-turns-away-hundreds-rohingya-refugees-dozens-land-island?utm_source=rss_feed