Asia Pacific – Page 8 – Prologue Journal

As Singapore home sales surge, is the government ready to hit the brakes?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore authorities have sought to calm the housing market by introducing multiple rounds of cooling measures in recent years. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294819/singapore-home-sales-surge-government-ready-hit-brakes?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan is so awash with tourists, business travellers are resorting to capsule hotels

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Japanese economy has benefited from the surge in foreign tourists – but it has a negative impact as well. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294815/japan-so-awash-tourists-business-travellers-are-resorting-capsule-hotels?utm_source=rss_feed

Bangladesh demands return of billions stolen under Sheikh Hasina

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus said on Wednesday that the people of Bangladesh had been robbed and its future disrupted by the theft. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294810/bangladesh-demands-return-billions-stolen-under-sheikh-hasina?utm_source=rss_feed

Young Southeast Asians defy challenges with economic optimism

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Students in six regional countries are hopeful for the future, but worry about corruption, inequality and unemployment, a new survey shows. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3294802/young-southeast-asians-defy-challenges-economic-optimism?utm_source=rss_feed

Good night, Vietnam? Chinese economist says Trump tariffs could close US back door

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Li Daokui of Tsinghua University says Chinese manufacturers eyeing Vietnam as a point of entry to the US should ‘reconsider’ in light of tariffs. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3294789/good-night-vietnam-chinese-economist-says-trump-tariffs-could-close-us-back-door?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean President Is Detained in Insurrection Inquiry

New York Times Investigators have detained South Korea’s impeached leader, Yoon Suk Yeol. This is the first time a sitting South Korean president has been detained on criminal charges. Choe Sang-Hun, the Seoul bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how we got here and what it may mean for South Korea moving forward.…

On Covid-19 anniversary, Japan’s doctors worry about complacency

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A surge in influenza cases during Japan’s winter shows overconfidence regarding health precautions is creeping in, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3294713/covid-19-anniversary-japans-doctors-worry-about-complacency?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean Investigators Try Again to Detain President Yoon at His Residence

New York Times More forces are expected to join the operation to take Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning after the last attempt was foiled by his large security team. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/asia/south-korea-yoon-detain.html

Wednesday Briefing: A Major U.S. Senate Hearing

New York Times Plus, mapping “The Lord of the Rings” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/briefing/hagseth-hearing-los-angeles-fires-israel-hamas.html

South Korea investigators at Yoon Suk-yeol’s residence to execute arrest warrant

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities failed in their previous bid to detain the president after a stand-off with presidential security agents and military guards. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294770/south-korea-investigators-yoon-suk-yeols-residence-execute-arrest-warrant?utm_source=rss_feed