Asia Pacific – Page 49 – Prologue Journal

Indonesia drove Chinese ship out of disputed waters. Is Beijing ‘testing’ Jakarta’s resolve?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts warn incursion could have a ‘hidden message’ after Chinese coastguard ship found to have ‘disrupted’ survey in North Natuna Sea. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283688/indonesia-drove-chinese-ship-out-disputed-waters-beijing-testing-jakartas-resolve?utm_source=rss_feed

Nuclear weapons proliferation is not necessarily bad news

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nuclear arms on both sides of tensions can prevent escalations into outright war, as has been the case in South Asia. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3283416/nuclear-weapons-proliferation-not-necessarily-bad-news?utm_source=rss_feed

A man’s world? Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gender inequality may not be a top issue in the snap election, but polls suggest the ruling, scandal-hit LDP may lose its long-held majority. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3283675/mans-world-japan-makes-tepid-push-gender-gap-politics-election-nears?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia’s WiseTech CEO Richard White steps down amid sex scandal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The saga has cost the software provider billions and shaken Australia’s reputation for strong corporate governance. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3283659/australias-wisetech-ceo-richard-white-steps-down-amid-sex-scandal?utm_source=rss_feed

Nvidia CEO bets on India growth, supports Hindi-language AI model

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Jensen Huang’s push comes as India has risen in prominence for global tech companies amid rising US-China tensions. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3283652/nvidia-ceo-bets-india-growth-supports-hindi-language-ai-model?utm_source=rss_feed

‘We can’t risk it’: Malaysian doctors denounce alleged plan to cut rest hours

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A purported leak from the health ministry saying anaesthesiologists may no longer be eligible for time off after long shifts has sparked outcry. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3283646/we-cant-risk-it-malaysian-doctors-denounce-alleged-plan-cut-rest-hours?utm_source=rss_feed

Seoul free food centre founder fights eviction from upscale area: ‘I’m not going anywhere’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Choi Il-do denied claims the venue led to crime and drop in property prices, saying the city needs to look out for its elderly. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3283644/seoul-free-food-centre-founder-fights-eviction-upscale-area-im-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=rss_feed

What We Learned Talking to the Taliban’s Most Fearsome Leader

New York Times Sirajuddin Haqqani, who has a $10 million American bounty on his head, is now positioning himself as a figure of relative moderation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/world/asia/afghanistan-haqqani-what-we-learned.html

Singapore weighs preserving 38 Oxley Road despite Lee Hsien Yang’s demolition bid

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. NHB says allowing Lee Hsien Yang’s demolition bid now would rule out a ‘proper and full consideration’ of the options for the house. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283637/singapore-weighs-preserving-38-oxley-road-despite-lee-hsien-yangs-demolition-bid?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore fully expands passport-less immigration clearance at Changi Airport

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The new system has reduced clearance time by 60 per cent, allowing officers to focus on higher-value tasks. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3283632/singapore-fully-expands-passport-less-immigration-clearance-changi-airport?utm_source=rss_feed