Asia Pacific – Page 81 – Prologue Journal

Shyam Benegal, Indian Filmmaker Who Explored Social Issues, Dies at 90

New York Times He won acclaim from critics and audiences even as the gritty stories he put on the big screen grappled with some of India’s thorniest problems. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/movies/shyam-benegal-dead.html

Friday Briefing: How Israel Weakened Civilian Protections

New York Times Plus, video games can’t afford to look this good. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/briefing/israel-plane-crash-russia-tsunami.html

Holiday Briefing: A Day to Celebrate

New York Times A special edition for a special day. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/briefing/holiday-briefing-special-edition.html

Manmohan Singh, Indian Premier Who Spurred Economic Boom, Dies at 92

New York Times The country’s first Sikh prime minister, he introduced free-market reforms that turned India into an economic powerhouse and sought reconciliation with Pakistan. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/world/asia/manmohan-singh-dead.html

Manmohan Singh, India’s ‘reluctant prime minister’, dies at 92

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The first Sikh in office, Singh is credited with steering India to economic growth and lifting hundreds of millions out of dire poverty. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3292376/manmohan-singh-indias-reluctant-prime-minister-dies-92?utm_source=rss_feed

Prabowo’s corruption amnesty plan panned by Indonesia’s anti-graft activists

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say the president’s pledge to pardon officials who return stolen assets threatens the country’s anti-corruption drive. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292351/prabowos-corruption-amnesty-plan-panned-indonesias-anti-graft-activists?utm_source=rss_feed

Why Taiwan’s Foxconn, an iPhone Supplier, Is Investing in Texas and Thailand

New York Times The Apple supplier has spent millions in the United States, India and Mexico over the past two years to lessen its dependence on China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/business/foxconn-apple-texas-expansion.html

Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan, Killing Dozens

New York Times Russia’s state aviation authority said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had been trying to make an emergency landing. The Kazakh authorities said that at least 29 people survived. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/world/asia/kazakhstan-plane-crash.html

South Korea’s acting president faces his own impeachment threat as political crisis grows

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The country’s opposition has accused acting president Han Duck-soo of obstructing justice and aiding the failed martial law bid. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292343/south-koreas-acting-president-faces-his-own-impeachment-threat-political-crisis-grows?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore warns about meddling over supposed Communist Youth League of China-linked ads

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The deleted job offers on LinkedIn list two roles at a supposed Ngee Ann Polytechnic branch of the Communist Party of China’s youth wing. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292341/singapore-warns-about-meddling-over-supposed-communist-youth-league-china-linked-ads?utm_source=rss_feed