Asia Pacific – Page 43 – Prologue Journal

South Korean Christian groups protest against rights for same-sex couples

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A court ruling acknowledged the rights of partners in same-sex couples to receive state health insurance, hailed as a win by rights groups. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3284078/south-korean-christian-groups-protest-against-rights-same-sex-couples?utm_source=rss_feed

Whether Harris or Trump wins, US can recalibrate ties with Asia for the better

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. American policy, dominated by strategic competition with China, must be shaped to more closely match Asia’s value to the US. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3283739/whether-harris-or-trump-wins-us-can-recalibrate-ties-asia-better?utm_source=rss_feed

Tropical Storm Trami Hits Vietnam After Killing Dozens in the Philippines

New York Times The storm made landfall near Danang on Sunday after leaving at least 80 people dead last week. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/27/world/asia/tropical-storm-trami-vietnam-phillipines.html

‘I’m unwanted here’: Rohingya refugees’ Malaysian dreams dashed amid arrest fears, prejudice

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Members of the persecuted Muslim minority struggling to access education and jobs find solace in volunteering and supporting their community. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3284055/im-unwanted-here-rohingya-refugees-malaysian-dreams-dashed-amid-arrest-fears-prejudice?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore seeks to navigate US-China rivalry regardless of presidential election outcome

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The city state has adapted well to the rivalry and is unlikely to shift from its hedging policy between Washington and Beijing, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283937/singapore-seeks-navigate-us-china-rivalry-regardless-presidential-election-outcome?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines strengthens South China Sea strategy with US$56 million Thitu Island upgrade

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A major upgrade of the airstrip on the island, known locally as Pag-asa, is among the most critical projects in Manila’s new defence concept. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3283913/philippines-strengthens-south-china-sea-strategy-us56-million-thitu-island-upgrade?utm_source=rss_feed

India warns social media after airline bomb threats

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The warning was made after a series of bomb hoaxes disrupted the operations of Indian airlines in October. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3284041/india-warns-social-media-after-airline-bomb-threats?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesian forests pay the price for growing global biomass energy demand

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Much of the biomass from forests destroyed for wood pellets has been sent to South Korea and Japan. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3284033/indonesian-forests-pay-price-growing-global-biomass-energy-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

Ruling LDP braces for blow in snap Japanese election

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts said a power-sharing agreement was probable, adding the result would not affect Japan’s strategy on security and defence. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284032/ruling-ldp-braces-blow-snap-japanese-election?utm_source=rss_feed

For First Time in Decades, Japan Votes in a Knife-Edge Election

New York Times The Japanese electorate seemed poised to punish the Liberal Democrats, even if it does not go so far as to hand power to the opposition. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/26/world/asia/japan-election.html