Asia Pacific – Page 65 – Prologue Journal

Malaysians outraged over suspected serial cat killer after ‘mutilated’ feline found

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In the latest incident, a cat was found with its internal organs exposed outside the medicine faculty of Universiti Malaya. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3293268/malaysians-outraged-over-suspected-serial-cat-killer-after-mutilated-feline-found?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean President’s Supporters Camp Out Near His Home

New York Times For days, thousands have been outside the house in central Seoul, trying to shield President Yoon Suk Yeol. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/world/asia/yoons-supporters-house.html

Chinese AI firm SenseTime downsizes Singapore office amid post-ChatGPT competition

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The retreat underscores the competition faced by SenseTime in a new AI era, and the changing fortunes of Singapore’s prime office market. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3293248/chinese-ai-firm-sensetime-downsizes-singapore-office-amid-post-chatgpt-competition?utm_source=rss_feed

Vietnam bans vapes, will fine tourists up to US$78 and jail e-cigarette traders, producers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Country joins others including Singapore, Thailand, India and Australia in banning travellers from bringing in e-cigarettes. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3293236/vietnam-bans-vapes-will-fine-tourists-us78-and-jail-e-cigarette-traders-producers?utm_source=rss_feed

Pilot at airport of South Korea’s Jeju Air crash says he ‘assumed’ concrete mound was dirt

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The jet’s collision with the structure at Muan airport during its belly landing is thought to have triggered the catastrophic explosion. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293238/pilot-airport-south-koreas-jeju-air-crash-says-he-assumed-concrete-mound-was-dirt?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea strengthens ties with Russia over China in New Year’s diplomatic shift

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kim Jong-un’s outreach to Moscow and the absence of greetings for Xi Jinping suggest Pyongyang is exploiting Russia’s need for support while testing Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3293152/north-korea-strengthens-ties-russia-over-china-new-years-diplomatic-shift?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean Officials Arrive at President Yoon’s Home, Seeking to Detain Him

New York Times The authorities are seeking to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into a political crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/world/asia/south-korea-president-yoon-suk-yeol.html

South Korea authorities moving to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol: reports

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Protesters vowing to block arrest faced off with police outside president’s home. Yoon is under investigation for martial law attempt. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293220/south-korea-authorities-moving-arrest-impeached-president-yoon-suk-yeol-reports?utm_source=rss_feed

Asia’s embrace of refurbished smartphones is a trend to dial into in 2025

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It’s great for the environment, for brands looking to seduce customers into switching and for consumers hunting for a bargain. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3292956/asias-embrace-refurbished-smartphones-trend-dial-2025?utm_source=rss_feed

Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns

New York Times The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/us/politics/trump-panama-canal-china.html