Asia Pacific – Page 83 – Prologue Journal

Faced With Regional Setbacks, India Flexes Its New Economic Muscle

New York Times Tapping into a fast-growing economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been offering financial help to India’s neighbors as he tries to counter China’s influence. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/10/world/asia/india-economy-modi-maldives.html

Thailand to revive US$300 billion gas field project stuck in Cambodia dispute

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said the joint exploration would be prioritised to boost energy security and cut utility costs. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3281811/thailand-revive-us300-billion-gas-field-project-stuck-cambodia-dispute?utm_source=rss_feed

Nima Rinji Sherpa Becomes Youngest Climber to Summit 14 Highest Mountains

New York Times Nima Rinji Sherpa’s achievement highlights the role of Sherpas in an activity where they shoulder much of the risk but receive little glory. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/10/world/asia/highest-mountains-sherpa-tibet.html

Will Indian diplomat’s visit to Pakistan, a first in 10 years, signal thaw in bilateral ties?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts downplay hopes of a breakthrough but say India’s attendance at SCO summit shows relations have become sufficiently stable. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281751/will-indian-diplomats-visit-pakistan-first-10-years-signal-thaw-bilateral-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

NewJeans’ Hanni to testify on workplace bullying at South Korean parliament

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hanni’s decision came after she accused a manager of another K-pop group of bullying her. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281776/newjeans-hanni-testify-workplace-bullying-south-korean-parliament?utm_source=rss_feed

Nepal floods deliver US$127 million blow to country’s economy, amid climate challenges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. September’s floods caused millions in damages, displacing thousands and threatening economic growth, as climate change exacerbates future risks. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281742/nepal-floods-deliver-us127-million-blow-countrys-economy-amid-climate-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong must ditch ‘work hard now, pay with health later’ culture

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The pressure to succeed at any cost to health and relationships can lead to a hollow victory. Mental wellness must be part of our lifestyle. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3281440/hong-kong-must-ditch-work-hard-now-pay-health-later-culture?utm_source=rss_feed

US envoy to Japan pushes for Nato-like trade bloc to counter China’s economic coercion

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rahm Emanuel said the coalition needs the economic equivalent of Nato’s Article 5 for effectiveness. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281770/us-envoy-japan-pushes-nato-trade-bloc-counter-chinas-economic-coercion?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea to ‘permanently’ block border in first public step of treating South as hostile

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pyongyang will sever all road and rail links with its southern neighbour, ‘fortify’ its side of the border with ‘strong defence structures’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281730/north-korea-permanently-block-border-first-public-step-treating-south-hostile?utm_source=rss_feed

Lee Hsien Yang, estranged brother of ex-Singapore PM, renews call to demolish family home

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In a social media post following sister Lee Wei Ling’s death, he points to 38 Oxley Road, a source of family strife. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3281767/lee-hsien-yang-estranged-brother-ex-singapore-pm-renews-call-demolish-family-home?utm_source=rss_feed