Asia Pacific – Page 5 – Prologue Journal

Second Australian teen dies after suspected Laos poisoning, bringing death toll to 6

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Holly Bowles, 19, died hours after her friend Bianca Jones following a night out in Vang Vieng. Two Danes, an American and a Briton have also died. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3287753/second-australian-teen-dies-after-suspected-laos-poisoning-bringing-death-toll-6?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s Ginzan Onsen limits day trippers to tackle overtourism and safety concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The town, popularised by the film “Spirited Away”, has seen a surge in visitors, leading to congestion, confrontations, and even ambulance access issues. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3287751/japans-ginzan-onsen-limits-day-trippers-tackle-overtourism-and-safety-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistani surfers determined to go pro despite challenges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With no access to shops or equipment, they often use discarded boards or resin and glue to make their own. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3287745/pakistani-surfers-determined-go-pro-despite-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed

How US indictment of Adani could affect India’s Modi and ruling BJP

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The bribery scandal could cast a shadow over coming state elections and be used as political fodder for opposition parties, analysts note. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287731/how-us-indictment-adani-could-affect-indias-modi-and-ruling-bjp?utm_source=rss_feed

World peace is shattering amid record hotspots and defence binges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Global spending on defence is rising at the expense of social needs. The ‘peace dividend’ years are over. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3287599/world-peace-shattering-amid-record-hotspots-and-defence-binges?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines’ strict visa rules disrupt Chinese businesses and local economy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Manila’s visa rules to combat fraud are hindering legitimate Chinese businesses, affecting the local economy and increasing Sinophobia. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3287707/philippines-strict-visa-rules-disrupt-chinese-businesses-and-local-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

Seoul says North Korea received Russian anti-air missiles in return for troop dispatch

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. National Security Director Shin Wonsik said Moscow also provided other equipment to reinforce Pyongyang’s air defence system. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287701/seoul-says-north-korea-received-russian-anti-air-missiles-return-troop-dispatch?utm_source=rss_feed

Japanese prefecture apologises for AI-generated tourist attractions and phantom delicacies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The AI-generated tourism content, featuring non-existent attractions and dishes in Fukuoka, highlights the need for human oversight in AI use. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3287688/japanese-prefecture-apologises-ai-generated-tourist-attractions-and-phantom-delicacies?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Jokowi still wants action’: Indonesia’s state elections a test of ex-president’s clout

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The country’s former president is back in the political spotlight campaigning for candidates in regional elections. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287687/jokowi-still-wants-action-indonesias-state-elections-test-ex-presidents-clout?utm_source=rss_feed

Is Myanmar a threat to Asean centrality? Singapore warning at defence talks underscores worry

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Myanmar’s actions could foster a “politics of retaliation” and urged the junta not to exploit Asean for its own interests. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287673/myanmar-threat-asean-centrality-singapore-warning-defence-talks-underscores-worry?utm_source=rss_feed