Asia Pacific – Page 36 – Prologue Journal

Australia hospital under fire after 3 child deaths within 6 weeks lead to legal action

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Latrobe Regional Hospital in Victoria is facing scrutiny over the allegedly preventable deaths and accusations of mismanagement. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3300102/australia-hospital-under-fire-after-3-child-deaths-within-6-weeks-leads-legal-action?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippine army stays silent amid calls for Marcos Jnr’s ouster, as Edsa anniversary passes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As calls to remove Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr grow amid escalating political turmoil, the military is focusing on national security not intervention. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300100/philippine-army-stays-silent-amid-calls-marcos-jnrs-ouster-edsa-anniversary-passes?utm_source=rss_feed

As Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment trial ends in South Korea, will embattled president prevail?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers predict unanimous 8-0 decision, say it is ‘highly unlikely’ Yoon will be able to return to office given ‘ample evidence’ his actions violated the constitution. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300092/yoon-suk-yeols-impeachment-trial-ends-south-korea-will-embattled-president-prevail?utm_source=rss_feed

Tesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China

New York Times The development marked a breakthrough for Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, in a country where his company has faced increasingly tough competition. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/business/china-tesla-self-driving-musk.html

Singaporeans lost record US$822 million to scams in 2024

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police said cryptocurrency schemes made up nearly a quarter of the losses. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300075/singaporeans-lost-record-us822-million-scams-2024?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan Watches Trump Undercut Ukraine, Hoping It Won’t Be Next

New York Times As President Trump turns toward Russia, Taiwan grapples with its reliance on U.S. support in the face of conflict with China. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/asia/trump-ukraine-taiwan.html

Indonesian punk band’s apology for anti-police song sparks outcry over perceived censorship

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Activists say there may now be a ‘chilling effect’ of artists censoring themselves to avoid persecution from authorities. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300071/indonesian-punk-bands-apology-anti-police-song-sparks-outcry-over-perceived-censorship?utm_source=rss_feed

Were China’s ‘unprecedented’ naval drills in Tasman Sea ‘signal’ to Australia, New Zealand?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The drills, conducted near a busy air corridor, have prompted both countries to enhance surveillance and collaborate with allies. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300065/were-chinas-unprecedented-naval-drills-tasman-sea-signal-australia-new-zealand?utm_source=rss_feed

New search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 begins in Indian Ocean

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ocean Infinity’s operation focuses on four hotspots off Australian coast where researchers believe the wreck would most likely be. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300055/new-search-missing-malaysia-airlines-flight-mh370-begins-indian-ocean?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Good start’: China bids to reset ties with Japan amid Trump tariff storm

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Both Asian powers have ‘sent clear signals’ they want to improve their economic relationship, but geopolitical tensions will make that difficult. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3300009/good-start-china-bids-reset-ties-japan-amid-trump-tariff-storm?utm_source=rss_feed