Asia Pacific – Page 61 – Prologue Journal

Britain’s King Charles becomes Australian admiral, air marshal and field marshal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 75-year-old monarch was granted the military honours in a ceremonial gesture while recuperating after his flight from London. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3283035/britains-king-charles-becomes-australian-admiral-air-marshal-and-field-marshal?utm_source=rss_feed

What is Prabowo’s economic vision for Indonesia? Exploring his capitalist, socialist ‘mix’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indonesia’s new president wants 8 per cent growth, free meals for millions and a housing boom. But analysts predict a pro-business agenda. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3282987/what-prabowos-economic-vision-indonesia-exploring-his-capitalist-socialist-mix?utm_source=rss_feed

Canada’s pro-Khalistan Sikh activists cheer diplomatic rift with India

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. There are roughly 770,000 Sikhs in Canada, about 2 per cent of the population – the largest Sikh community outside India. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3283027/canadas-pro-khalistan-sikh-activists-cheer-diplomatic-rift-india?utm_source=rss_feed

Man Arrested in Japan After Attack on Governing Party Headquarters

New York Times An assailant tried to breach security at the office of the new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, a public broadcaster reported. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/world/asia/japan-party-attack.html

Will Indonesia’s foreign policy be more assertive under Prabowo?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prabowo Subianto is expected to be more hands-on in managing Indonesia’s foreign policy than his predecessor Joko Widodo. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3282976/will-indonesias-foreign-policy-be-more-assertive-under-prabowo?utm_source=rss_feed

Election clouds loom over Japan’s ruling party as Ishiba’s approval ratings nosedive

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A poor showing at the October 27 polls could weaken the LDP’s grip on power and render Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba a lame duck. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3282975/election-clouds-loom-over-japans-ruling-party-ishibas-approval-ratings-nosedive?utm_source=rss_feed

Man firebombs Japan ruling party’s Tokyo headquarters

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is increasingly unpopular with the Japanese public due to a ballooning money scandal. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3283020/man-firebombs-tokyo-headquarters-japans-ruling-party?utm_source=rss_feed

Huawei spies a second chance to shape Malaysia’s 5G future

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Chinese tech giant has emerged as the odds-on favourite to build Malaysia’s second 5G network – despite the West’s espionage concerns. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3282981/huawei-spies-second-chance-shape-malaysias-5g-future?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea says it recovered crashed South Korean military drone

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. North Korea has accused the South of flying drones over its capital, threatening ‘a horrible disaster’ if it detects another over its skies. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3283018/north-korea-says-it-recovered-crashed-south-korean-military-drone?utm_source=rss_feed

Can Asean diplomacy calm Korean tensions where big powers have failed?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Given that efforts by the US, China, Russia and Japan have not worked, it may be useful for Asean and Indonesia to step in. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3282497/can-asean-diplomacy-calm-korean-tensions-where-big-powers-have-failed?utm_source=rss_feed