Asia Pacific – Page 51 – Prologue Journal

Jet crash disaster in South Korea marks another setback for Boeing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The incident, involving a Boeing 737-800, follows a string of setbacks for the aviation giant, including the 737 Max crashes and manufacturing issues. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292699/jet-crash-disaster-south-korea-marks-another-setback-boeing?utm_source=rss_feed

SingPost’s board says decision to sack 3 top executives ‘carefully considered’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. There have been questions about SingPost’s recent sacking of its group CEO, its group CFO and the head of its international business unit at the same time. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3292698/singposts-board-says-decision-sack-3-top-executives-carefully-considered?utm_source=rss_feed

Before Jeju Air crash, South Korea had gone from air safety ‘pariah’ to global gold standard

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korea’s aviation industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, rising from a “pariah” with a history of deadly crashes to a global safety leader. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292694/jeju-air-crash-south-korea-had-gone-air-safety-pariah-global-gold-standard?utm_source=rss_feed

How Vietnam emerged as a serious rival to China’s export machine

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Vietnam’s factories have made impressive progress since 2018 and are now competing with China on quality as well as price. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3292488/how-vietnam-emerged-serious-rival-chinas-export-machine?utm_source=rss_feed

Experts question bird strike as cause of South Korea plane crash: ‘more questions than answers’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While a bird strike is possible, experts believe it’s unlikely to have caused the crash alone, raising further questions about the incident. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292692/experts-question-bird-strike-cause-south-korea-plane-crash-more-questions-answers?utm_source=rss_feed

Video of South Korea Plane Crash Offers Clues to Cause, but No Immediate Answers

New York Times The cause of the crash probably won’t be determined for months, with investigators expected to focus on a wide range of issues. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/29/world/asia/plane-crash-video-south-korea.html

Monday Briefing: A Plane Crash in South Korea killed 179

New York Times Plus, Falun Gong’s money engine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/29/briefing/plane-crash-hezbollah-shen-yun.html

Bird Strikes Are a Common Problem for Flights

New York Times It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/29/world/asia/bird-strike-plane-crash.html

Anger and Agony in South Korea After Plane Crash Lands, Killing 179

New York Times A Jeju Air passenger jet carrying 181 people from Bangkok sped off the runway and burst into flames. Two crew were rescued in what was the country’s worst air disaster in decades. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/29/world/asia/south-korea-plane-crash-jeju.html

Thai opposition leader outpolls incumbent in preferred PM survey

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party, was selected by 29.9 per cent of 2,000 respondents. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3292672/thai-opposition-leader-outpolls-incumbent-preferred-pm-survey?utm_source=rss_feed