Asia Pacific – Page 66 – Prologue Journal

Friday Briefing: F.B.I. Said the New Orleans Attacker Acted Alone

New York Times Plus, eat better in 2025. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/briefing/new-orleans-gaza-hamas-israel-kenya-space-junk.html

Ex-crypto exec Do Kwon faces US criminal fraud charges over TerraUSD and Luna currencies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korean Terraform Labs co-founder extradited from Montenegro to face charges in US. Prosecutors say he misled investors about TerraUSD. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3293212/former-cryptocurrency-executive-do-kwon-appear-us-court-criminal-fraud-charges?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore wants to host more mega-events in 2025, boosting regional growth, amid neighbour envy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore’s rise as a concert hub, highlighted by Taylor Swift’s shows, has sparked envy from neighbours. But, experts argue, it could encourage tourism growth. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293196/singapore-wants-host-more-mega-events-2025-boosting-regional-growth-amid-neighbour-envy?utm_source=rss_feed

China Hits Dozens of U.S. Companies With Trade Controls

New York Times The move was the latest escalation in the back and forth between Beijing and Washington over products considered vital to national security. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/business/china-us-companies-entity-list.html

Did India plot with Maldives’ opposition to oust Muizzu or is it just a ‘conspiracy theory’?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Such a move would yield little advantage and India is unlikely to deviate from its policy of strategic patience with neighbours, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293186/did-india-plot-maldives-opposition-oust-muizzu-or-it-just-conspiracy-theory?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian satirist Fahmi Reza detained and freed in Sabah ‘thanks’ governor, praises prison food

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sabah’s new governor Musa Aman was previously acquitted of corruption and money laundering with the decisions drawing public condemnation. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293139/malaysian-satirist-detained-and-freed-sabah-thanks-governor-praises-prison-food?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian blames fatigue from watching fireworks after being caught with masseuse in hotel

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The married man was among 13 people detained during an anti-vice operation in Melaka. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293108/malaysian-blames-fatigue-watching-fireworks-after-being-caught-masseuse-hotel?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s Jeju Air crash: experts examine possible role of soil-covered concrete

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts argue a soil-covered foundation worsened the impact and are calling for a comprehensive review of the nation’s airport layouts. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293118/south-koreas-jeju-air-crash-experts-examine-possible-role-soil-covered-concrete?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines recovers suspected Chinese submarine drone from sea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police said the device marked ‘HY-119’ can be used for monitoring and reconnaissance. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293117/philippines-recovers-suspected-chinese-submarine-drone-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s Jeju Air crash: pet dog rescued after losing 9 family members in disaster

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pudding is now receiving care at a Seoul veterinary hospital and awaiting a new home. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293098/south-koreas-jeju-air-crash-pet-dog-rescued-after-losing-9-family-members-disaster?utm_source=rss_feed