Asia Pacific – Page 67 – Prologue Journal

In Japan, surge in shoplifting by foreign gangs sparks vigilance warning

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shoplifting cases in Japanese pharmacies have jumped, with many foreign suspects being involved in stealing items and selling them overseas. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3297537/japan-surge-store-thefts-foreign-gangs-sparks-vigilance-warning?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s Jeju Air, Air Busan offer ultra-cheap fares to revive demand amid safety fears

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Low-cost carriers engage in price war to attract customers as safety concerns persist following recent accidents. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3297543/south-koreas-jeju-air-air-busan-offer-ultra-cheap-fares-revive-demand-amid-safety-fears?utm_source=rss_feed

India boosts aid to Maldives in bid to ‘outdo’ China’s influence in region

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In a sign of an ‘uptick in bilateral relations’, India has earmarked US$69 million in financial aid for the Maldives in its latest budget. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3297519/india-boosts-aid-maldives-bid-outdo-chinas-influence-region?utm_source=rss_feed

Valérie André, Daring French Army Copter Pilot, Dies at 102

New York Times She was the first woman to fly rescue missions in a combat zone, in Indochina and Algeria. She was also the first Frenchwoman to become an army general. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/world/europe/valerie-andre-dead.html

Thursday Briefing: An Uproar Over Trump’s Gaza Plan

New York Times Plus, drink (and sleep) in a British pub. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/briefing/trump-gaza-goma-deaths-nissan-honda.html

U.S. Postal Service Reverses Decision to Halt Parcel Service From China

New York Times The Postal Service will continue to accept parcels from Hong Kong and China despite a new executive order that will require greater inspection of packages. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/usps-china-de-minimis.html

Honda and Nissan Merger Talks in Peril

New York Times Two of Japan’s largest automakers have been in talks to combine their operations to form one of the world’s biggest car groups. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/business/honda-nissan-merger.html

Thailand shuts power to Myanmar’s scam hub, PM Paetongtarn vows firm action

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is slated to meet President Xi Jinping to discuss issues including the scam crisis. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3297499/thailand-shuts-power-myanmars-scam-hub-pm-paetongtarn-vows-firm-action?utm_source=rss_feed

In UK, rise of Indian-origin extremist ideologies risks deepening divisions: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. UK Home Office report marks Hindutva as ideology of concern, while analysts note ‘very serious’ issue of Sikh separatism fuelling radicalism. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3297492/uk-rise-indian-origin-extremist-ideologies-risks-deepening-divisions-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

Monkeys attack tourists at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, egged on by YouTubers, officials say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At Angkor Wat and other temple ruins nearby, macaque monkeys fed by YouTubers creating videos are stealing visitors’ food and injuring them. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3297485/monkeys-attack-tourists-cambodias-angkor-wat-egged-youtubers-officials-say?utm_source=rss_feed