Asia Pacific – Page 63 – Prologue Journal

Caught in the crossfire: Asian businesses brace for US-China trade war fallout

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As trade tensions between Washington and Beijing rise, analysts warn of inflation, weaker currencies and slower growth in Asia. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3297798/caught-crossfire-asian-businesses-brace-us-china-trade-war-fallout?utm_source=rss_feed

China+10: how multinationals are revamping their supply chains for Trump 2.0

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Businesses are rerouting goods via a host of new markets to avoid the US’ widening tariff regime – from Poland to Ethiopia. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3297778/china10-how-multinationals-are-revamping-their-supply-chains-trump-20?utm_source=rss_feed

Ukraine war: North Korean troops’ no-show down to fears of capture, intelligence leak?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers also say Pyongyang is in too deep with Russia over its war, and still stands to gain from providing military aid. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3297773/ukraine-war-north-korean-troops-no-show-down-fears-capture-intelligence-leak?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines’ Sara Duterte to fight impeachment case in escalating clash with Marcos Jnr

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The embattled politician faces removal from office if at least two-thirds of senators vote to convict her. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3297761/philippines-sara-duterte-fight-impeachment-case-escalating-clash-marcos-jnr?utm_source=rss_feed

Rescue of ‘missing’ Malaysian influencer from Indonesian jungle sparks hoax claims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bandung police say the influencer and a Malaysian YouTuber may have breached Indonesia’s fake news laws. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3297752/rescue-missing-malaysian-influencer-indonesian-jungle-sparks-hoax-claims?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines Plane Crash Kills U.S. Service Member and 3 Contractors

New York Times The plane, which had been contracted by the Pentagon, went down during a routine mission in the southern Philippines, the U.S. military said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/world/asia/us-military-philippines-plane-crash.html

Former Singapore transport minister Iswaran placed under house arrest

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Iswaran began his 12-month jail term from October after pleading guilty to obtaining valuable items from tycoon Ong Beng Seng. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3297746/former-singapore-transport-minister-iswaran-placed-under-house-arrest?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s offshore energy bids under scrutiny after Yoon-endorsed gas field letdown

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Critics warn political agendas have been prioritised over scientific evidence. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3297738/south-koreas-offshore-energy-bids-under-scrutiny-after-yoon-endorsed-gas-field-letdown?utm_source=rss_feed

Travel advice for Japan, US-China trade war: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From flu surges affecting travel decisions to the closure of Russian Village in Bali, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3297733/travel-advice-japan-us-china-trade-war-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

Cook Islands’ new passport move, China deal leave New Zealand ‘blindsided’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foreign Minister Winston Peters expresses concern over Pacific nation’s independent plans, including a proposed pact with Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3297725/cook-islands-new-passport-move-china-deal-leave-new-zealand-blindsided?utm_source=rss_feed