Asia Pacific – Page 70 – Prologue Journal

South Korean party’s recommendation of Trump for Nobel slammed as ‘shameful flattery’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The proposal, based on Trump’s role in promotion of peace on the Korean peninsula, has sparked criticism and political backlash. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3297353/south-korean-partys-recommendation-trump-nobel-slammed-shameful-flattery?utm_source=rss_feed

Is India’s regional clout waning over Bangladesh cosying up to China?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ties between India and Bangladesh have worsened in recent months over New Delhi’s decision to grant shelter to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3297344/indias-regional-clout-waning-over-bangladesh-cosying-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian parents urged to educate children on vapes as government holds back on ban

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Minister says it is up to families to keep their children away from vapes, amid a rise in the number of students caught vaping. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3297334/malaysian-parents-urged-educate-children-vapes-government-holds-back-ban?utm_source=rss_feed

Why These Companies in Louisville, Ky., Fear Trump’s Tariffs

New York Times American companies intent on making goods in the United States are fretting over the impact of tariffs on their access to parts and raw materials. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/trump-tariffs-us-manufacturing.html

In Japan, anger over ‘outrageously light’ sentence for ex-lawmaker who raped 12-year-old girl

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Leniency for Tamotsu Shiiki reflects country’s prejudices against young victims of sexual violence, observers say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3297314/japan-anger-over-outrageously-light-sentence-ex-lawmaker-who-raped-12-year-old-girl?utm_source=rss_feed

Will India’s Harley Davidson-linked tariff cut rev up Modi-Trump talks?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New Delhi has lowered tariffs on goods in the federal government’s budget, reducing the average import duty to 10.66 per cent. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3297299/will-indias-harley-davidson-linked-tariff-cut-rev-modi-trump-talks?utm_source=rss_feed

How China links ensure Japan’s illicit pianos keep Russia’s elite entertained

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan barred the export of luxury goods after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But high-end grand pianos are still reaching wealthy Russians. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3297294/how-china-connections-ensure-japans-pianos-keep-russias-elite-entertained?utm_source=rss_feed

Eyeing success of Singapore’s Temasek, Indonesia approves investment arm of its own

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The agency, dubbed Danantara, is set to receive trillions of rupiah in initial capital as it aims to improve returns from state investments. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3297276/eyeing-success-singapores-temasek-indonesia-approves-investment-arm-its-own?utm_source=rss_feed

Where a Strongman Failed, Women Are Now Fueling a Democratic Revival

New York Times A leftist movement in Sri Lanka that took power after an economic collapse is seizing a rare opportunity to rally more women into politics. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/world/asia/sri-lanka-politics-women.html

As Australia’s Election Nears, Peter Dutton Has a ‘Trump Lite’ Approach

New York Times Peter Dutton, who wants to be prime minister, has been taking aim at “wokeness.” But Australia’s electorate isn’t America’s, and there are lines he won’t cross. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/world/australia/peter-dutton-australia-election-trump.html