Asia Pacific – Page 35 – Prologue Journal

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

Malaysia’s foreign minister claps back at Tucker Carlson over Kamala Harris jibe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ex-Fox News talk show host described Harris as a ‘Samoan-Malaysian low-IQ former California prosecutor’ in disparaging remarks on Sunday. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3284440/malaysias-foreign-minister-claps-back-tucker-carlson-over-kamala-harris-jibe?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysians decry Halloween overshadowing Diwali in date clash of festivals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Halloween’s rising popularity in Malaysia has sparked calls on local businesses to prioritise local festivities over imported celebrations. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3284434/malaysians-decry-halloween-overshadowing-diwali-date-clash-festivals?utm_source=rss_feed

Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan

New York Times The storm prompted closures and raised the risk of landslides as it approached the island. It was expected to hit as the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/30/weather/typhoon-kong-rey-taiwan.html

Smartphone makers dabble in EVs, Australia wants more Chinese green tech: 7 EV reads

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From companies like Huawei and Xiaomi venturing into the EV market to Tesla facing delays in China, here are seven EV stories you may have missed. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3284354/smartphone-makers-dabble-evs-australia-wants-more-chinese-green-tech-7-ev-reads?utm_source=rss_feed

How TikTok Worked With Tokopedia to Get Packages Delivered in Indonesia

New York Times When TikTok needed an e-commerce partner in Indonesia, Tokopedia was an obvious candidate for the vast network of warehouses, motorbikes and “sprinters” it uses. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/30/business/tiktok-indonesia-tokopedia-ecommerce-logistics.html

How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia

New York Times When the government effectively forced TikTok to shut down its Shop feature, the company quickly struck an unusual deal with a local company to bring it back. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/30/business/tiktok-bytedance-tokopedia-indonesia.html

Indonesia’s Brics bid raises questions about Asean’s future under Prabowo

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Doubts swirl about Asean’s significance for President Prabowo as Indonesia pursues Brics membership – a move his predecessor had ruled out. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284352/indonesias-brics-bid-raises-questions-about-aseans-future-under-prabowo?utm_source=rss_feed