Asia Pacific – Page 39 – Prologue Journal

Birth of rare Philippine Eagle chick lifts survival hopes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Riley was born at the National Bird Breeding Sanctuary in Davao City, the first Philippine Eagle chick hatched without human help. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3299613/birth-rare-philippine-eagle-chick-lifts-survival-hopes?utm_source=rss_feed

French carrier visits Philippines, flexes nuclear-powered muscle in disputed South China Sea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The visit of France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, follows joint combat drills with Filipino forces, a move likely to antagonise China. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3299786/french-carrier-visits-philippines-flexes-nuclear-powered-muscle-disputed-south-china-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia pushes for exemptions from Trump’s tariffs in crucial US visit ahead of election

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australia’s treasurer Jim Chalmers is seeking US tariff exemptions for steel and aluminium, crucial for PM Albanese’s government ahead of coming elections. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3299784/australia-pushes-tariff-exemptions-crucial-washington-visit-ahead-election?utm_source=rss_feed

I Am Solo: South Korea’s messy, awkward dating show reflects a nation’s reality

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As South Korea faces record low marriage rates, ‘I Am Solo’ offers a relatable escape, blending humour and heartache in the quest for love. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3299682/i-am-solo-south-koreas-messy-awkward-dating-show-reflects-nations-reality?utm_source=rss_feed

Indo-Pacific realities mean Pakistan-China alliance can only deepen

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Given the India-US bromance, Pakistan and China have little choice. Expect Afghanistan to remain a focus amid efforts to counter US-led narratives. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3299191/indo-pacific-realities-mean-pakistan-china-alliance-can-only-deepen?utm_source=rss_feed

Tesla Is Again Showing Signs It Wants to Sell Cars in India

New York Times Bringing showrooms filled with high-end American-made electric vehicles to India would mark a symbolic victory for President Trump’s ally. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/business/tesla-india-elon-musk.html

Philippines removed from watchdog’s ‘dirty money’ list

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government welcomed the removal following efforts to counter money laundering and terrorist financing. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3299771/philippines-removed-watchdogs-dirty-money-list?utm_source=rss_feed

Cash-flush Toyota builds a city to test AI, green technology

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Daisuke Toyoda, an executive in charge of the project, stressed it’s not ‘a smart city’ but a ‘test course for mobility’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3299766/cash-flush-toyota-builds-city-test-ai-green-technology?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistan NGO chief who alleged vote rigging has home sealed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sarwar Bari’s report alleged widespread rigging in national elections last year, when a coalition of parties friendly to the military took power. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3299760/pakistan-ngo-chief-who-alleged-vote-rigging-has-home-sealed?utm_source=rss_feed

Prabowo’s budget cuts threaten aid to Bali bombing survivors

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Survivors like Chusnul Chotimah rely on funding from Indonesia’s victim and witness protection agency, LPSK, for medical assistance. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3299742/prabowos-budget-cuts-threaten-aid-bali-bombing-survivors?utm_source=rss_feed