Asia Pacific – Page 81 – Prologue Journal

North Korean troops ‘withdrawn’ from Kursk front line, says Ukraine

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘We believe they have been withdrawn because of the heavy losses inflicted,’ said a military spokesman. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3296987/north-korean-troops-withdrawn-kursk-front-line-says-ukraine?utm_source=rss_feed

Gloom in India as more lose hope of better quality of life under Modi: survey

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Survey results highlight India’s continued struggles with tackling unemployment and high inflation despite fast-growing economy, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3296936/gloom-india-more-lose-hope-better-quality-life-under-modi-survey?utm_source=rss_feed

Over 90 per cent of counterfeit goods in Korea come from China: customs data

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Luxury French fashion brand Chanel accounted for the highest number of imported fakes, with Burberry and Louis Vuitton also featuring highly. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3296966/over-90-cent-counterfeit-goods-korea-come-china-customs-data?utm_source=rss_feed

Sudden US funding freeze forces Cambodia to partially halt mine clearance

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. President Trump has pressed pause on helping clear unexploded bombs, many of which were dropped by the US in the Vietnam war. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3296952/sudden-us-funding-freeze-forces-cambodia-partially-halt-mine-clearance?utm_source=rss_feed

Care or convenience? Debate rages over Malaysia’s ‘abandoned’ parents during holidays

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. High cost of private care, genuine concern over their elders’ health issues among reasons Malaysians cite for ‘abhorrent’ practice. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3296950/care-or-convenience-debate-rages-over-malaysias-abandoned-parents-during-holidays?utm_source=rss_feed

How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze

New York Times President Trump’s order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/world/asia/trump-usaid-freeze.html

High Stakes for Global Companies in Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats

New York Times Manufacturers from Asia, Europe and elsewhere have poured billions into North American supply chains that could be hit by new taxes on Mexico, Canada and China. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/trump-tariffs-china-mexico-canada.html

Top Malaysian Films Censored at Home Despite Government Praise

New York Times Movies that win praise and prizes abroad are sometimes banned or heavily censored at home, where some religious, racial and sexual themes are considered off-limits. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/movies/malaysia-film-censorship.html

Japan pensioner still missing as sinkhole – now 40 metres across – keeps growing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 74-year-old man’s truck was swallowed by the hole, now 40 metres across and still caving in, with corroded sewage pipes a possible cause. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3296942/japan-pensioner-still-missing-sinkhole-now-40-metres-across-keeps-growing?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines’ arrest of more alleged Chinese spies fuels concerns of ‘deeply entrenched’ networks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The arrests follow the detention of another Chinese national accused of spying on military and police facilities. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3296933/philippines-arrest-more-alleged-chinese-spies-fuels-concerns-deeply-entrenched-networks?utm_source=rss_feed