Asia Pacific – Page 6 – Prologue Journal

‘Most deadly 100 days’: Indonesia’s Prabowo faces major student protests against costly policies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Student protests across the country underline Prabowo’s ‘blunder and mediocre cabinet’ but are unlikely to ‘rock’ national politics, analysts note. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3299353/most-deadly-100-days-indonesias-prabowo-faces-major-student-protests-against-costly-policies?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean Officials Convicted Over Forcibly Sending North Koreans Home

New York Times The case of two North Korean fishermen, who murdered 16 compatriots before they sought asylum, has become a political minefield in the South. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/asia/north-korea-fishermen-court.html

Malaysia’s Johor-Singapore SEZ gets US$150 million boost from Hong Kong battery maker

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gold Peak Technology Group will be the first to use a new initiative aimed at fast-tracking investors’ entry into the special economic zone. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3299328/malaysias-johor-singapore-sez-gets-us150-million-boost-hong-kong-battery-maker?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistan Hosts Top Cricket Championship, but India Skips the Party

New York Times India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in almost 30 years. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/sports/cricket-champions-trophy-india-pakistan.html

Cambodia’s Stolen Statues Are Coming Home to an Overflowing Museum

New York Times Foreign institutions and collectors are returning artifacts with deep spiritual meaning for Cambodians. Where and how to display them remain open questions. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/asia/cambodia-national-museum-statues.html

Indonesia aims to create its version of DeepSeek in bid to become AI hub

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A senior aide to President Prabowo Subianto says the Indonesian version of the popular Chinese chatbot will be presented soon. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3299304/indonesia-aims-create-its-version-deepseek-bid-become-ai-hub?utm_source=rss_feed

Can Bangladesh’s Yunus overcome legacy of Sheikh Hasina’s rule and deliver reform promises?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, must rebuild the nation after Sheikh Hasina’s regime was overthrown, while dealing with resistance from her supporters. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3299303/can-bangladeshs-yunus-overcome-legacy-sheikh-hasinas-rule-and-deliver-reform-promises?utm_source=rss_feed

Has India’s Adani gained reprieve from US corruption probe thanks to Trump?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The tycoon and a nephew of his are under investigation in the US for allegedly being involved in a US$265 million bribery scheme. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3299289/has-indias-adani-gained-reprieve-us-corruption-probe-thanks-trump?utm_source=rss_feed

Visa-free access to Hong Kong, Singapore set to go on sale with these passports

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foreigners paying at least US$140,500 for a Nauru passport may never step foot on the tiny island – but still get all the benefits. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3299282/visa-free-access-hong-kong-singapore-set-go-sale-these-passports?utm_source=rss_feed

Bomber Given 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder of Japanese Premier

New York Times A court found the assailant guilty of attempted murder in the 2023 attack on then-prime minister, Fumio Kishida. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/asia/japan-prime-minister-attacker-jail.html