Asia Pacific – Page 67 – Prologue Journal

India boosts naval power with growing nuclear submarine fleet but is it closing gap with China?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. India’s domestic capability is still ‘below the median’ and will need to develop longer-range submarines to catch up with China, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3282628/india-boosts-naval-power-growing-nuclear-submarine-fleet-it-closing-gap-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan sees record number of women run in general polls across ‘male-oriented’ parties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A record number of women are running in the election but they still account for less than a quarter of candidates. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3282625/japan-sees-record-number-women-run-general-polls-across-male-oriented-parties?utm_source=rss_feed

‘A Trudeau problem’? How India’s ties with Canada fell apart over murder of separatist leader

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say neither country is expected to back down after strong language used in recent exchanges, tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3282610/trudeau-problem-how-indias-ties-canada-fell-apart-over-murder-separatist-leader?utm_source=rss_feed

For North Korea, War in Ukraine Is a Coveted Chance for Military Practice

New York Times North Korea is testing its new weapons on Russia’s side in the war, and Ukrainian officials say the North’s troops are also gaining direct battle experience. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/world/asia/north-korea-ukraine-russia.html

Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley

New York Times While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/world/asia/typhoon-hurricane-forecast-accuracy.html

With Jets and Ships, China is Honing Its Ability to Choke Taiwan

New York Times China’s large-scale military exercises are encircling Taiwan and testing the island’s defenses. They also raise the risk of conflict, accidental or otherwise. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/world/asia/china-taiwan-blockade-drills.html

Philippine military drill draws more allies amid concerns over potential regional conflict

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. This year’s Kamandag exercise involves troops from the Philippines, the US, Japan, Australia, the UK and South Korea, along with observers. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3282592/philippine-military-drill-draws-more-allies-amid-concerns-over-potential-regional-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia to spend up to US$245.8 billion by 2055 on Aukus nuclear submarine shipyard

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It will make an initial investment of A$127 million (US$85 million) over three years to upgrade facilities at the Henderson shipyard. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3282594/australia-spend-us2458-billion-2055-aukus-nuclear-submarine-shipyard?utm_source=rss_feed

As AI takes the world by storm, Asia stands to benefit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Amid rising demand for AI and cybersecurity, Southeast Asia’s lower costs, renewable energy and political neutrality are proving attractive. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3282348/ai-takes-world-storm-asia-stands-benefit?utm_source=rss_feed

EU plastic waste exports to Malaysia soar despite government’s vow to stop influx

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The environment minister’s pledge to stop Malaysia from becoming ‘the world’s rubbish bin’ is seemingly undercut by new EU data. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3282583/eu-plastic-waste-exports-malaysia-soar-despite-governments-vow-stop-influx?utm_source=rss_feed