Asia Pacific – Page 58 – Prologue Journal

China’s ‘Ne Zha 2’ Shatters Box Office Records With $1.2 Billion

New York Times The runaway success of “Ne Zha 2” is another sign that Chinese audiences are choosing domestic movies over Hollywood blockbusters. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/business/china-box-office-ne-zha-2.html

Singapore’s pandan cakes, extortion at Jakarta airport: 7 Asia highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From an iconic dessert to a ‘missing’ Malaysian influencer, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3298161/singapores-pandan-cakes-extortion-jakarta-airport-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

Teacher admits stabbing 7-year-old girl to death in South Korea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The female teacher, who is being treated for self-inflicted wounds in hospital, has not yet been arrested, police said. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3298157/teacher-admits-stabbing-7-year-old-girl-death-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian man caught trying to smuggle ‘pink cocaine’ into Australia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 35-year-old Malaysian national is accused of being part of a plot to import a shipment of illegal drugs sent from Italy. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3298148/malaysian-man-caught-trying-smuggle-pink-cocaine-australia?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Salami-slicing’ at sea? Chinese buoys test Japan’s patience

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan keeps finding Chinese buoys in waters it claims as its own, raising one lawmaker’s fears of creeping territorial encroachment. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3298145/salami-slicing-sea-chinese-buoys-test-japans-patience?utm_source=rss_feed

Floods wash out Malaysia’s palm oil harvest as output sinks most in 9 years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The states of Sarawak and Sabah, top oil palm growing areas, were among the worst-affected areas by recent heavy rains and floods. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3298144/floods-cause-malaysias-palm-oil-output-sink-most-9-years?utm_source=rss_feed

India fears impact of Trump’s Iran sanctions on Chabahar port

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Washington this week, a US$370 million question looms over his visit. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3298114/india-fears-impact-trumps-iran-sanctions-chabahar-port?utm_source=rss_feed

Tuesday Briefing: Trump’s New Tariff Fight

New York Times Plus, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/briefing/trump-tariffs-hamas-hostages-france-tech-summit.html

France in advanced talks to buy Indian rocket launcher system, Indian official says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Modi and Macron to hold talks in Paris on Tuesday. India, the world’s biggest arms importer, aims to boost local arms production and exports. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3298133/france-advanced-talks-buy-indian-rocket-launcher-system-indian-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Why Trump’s Tariffs on China Might Not Be the Solution

New York Times President Trump is tough on China when it comes to trade. He especially points to one number to say we’re being ripped off: our trade deficit. Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, explains Trump’s approach to lowering the trade deficit with China and why some…