Asia Pacific – Page 38 – Prologue Journal

Bangladesh arrests thousands in crackdown dubbed ‘Operation Devil Hunt’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police targeting criminals have arrested more than 8,600 people since February 8. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3299878/bangladesh-arrests-thousands-crackdown-dubbed-operation-devil-hunt?utm_source=rss_feed

More Pogo raids stoke fears about a ‘cottage industry’ of scam activities

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts warned that the Philippines might fester a “cottage industry” of crimes linked to offshore gaming operators if authorities cannot eradicate them entirely. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3299876/more-pogo-raids-stoke-fears-about-cottage-industry-scam-activities?utm_source=rss_feed

With eyes on China, Philippines and Japan agree to enhance defence partnership

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Security ties strengthened amid shared concerns over China’s actions in the region. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3299872/eyes-china-philippines-and-japan-agree-enhance-defence-partnership?utm_source=rss_feed

North Koreans on Chinese Tuna Boats Boost Revenue for Kim Jong-un

New York Times Thousands of miles from home, North Koreans work on Chinese tuna longliners in the Indian Ocean for pay that goes to their leader, a new study says. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/world/asia/north-korea-china-fishing-boats.html

Indonesia launches new multibillion dollar Danantara sovereign wealth fund

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indonesia’s Prabowo officially establishes Danantara, which is modelled on Singapore’s investment arm Temasek. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3299859/indonesia-launches-new-multibillion-dollar-danantara-sovereign-wealth-fund?utm_source=rss_feed

Thailand’s tourism goal in doubt as Chinese travellers opt for Japan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Visa-free entries to Singapore and Malaysia have also drawn Chinese tourists away from the ‘Land of Smiles’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3299854/thailands-tourism-goal-doubt-chinese-travellers-opt-japan?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s missile breakthrough, PhD refugees from US, Bali tax: 5 weekend reads you missed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From a missile breakthrough for China to Bali being urged to attract bigger spenders, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3299847/chinas-missile-breakthrough-phd-refugees-us-bali-tax-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia’s budget battles sink its aircraft-carrier dreams

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Financial constraints and strategic concerns look set to overshadow the Indonesian navy’s ambitions of owning a dual-use carrier. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3299656/indonesias-budget-battles-sink-its-aircraft-carrier-dreams?utm_source=rss_feed

Monday Briefing: Conservatives Near Victory in Germany

New York Times Plus, a pharaoh’s tomb was unearthed. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/briefing/germany-election-israel-west-bank-zelensky-nato.html

2 Cambodian toddlers die after buried grenade explodes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The tragedy, over 25 years after the civil war ended, came after the nation had to partially suspend demining operations when the US halted funding. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3299805/2-cambodian-toddlers-die-after-buried-grenade-explodes?utm_source=rss_feed