Asia Pacific – Page 836 – Prologue Journal

Malaysian detained in Norway on suspicion of spying on Oslo government

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Norwegian police say the ‘serious and complicated’ case involves an attempt to eavesdrop on the prime minister’s office in Oslo. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3234302/malaysian-detained-norway-suspicion-spying-oslo-government?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia could save US$1 billion in health costs by controlling Suralaya coal plant emissions, study finds

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Controlling emissions from the Suralaya complex could save the country as much as US$960 million each year from preventable deaths, medical bills and work absences, according to a study. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3234267/indonesia-could-save-us1-billion-health-costs-controlling-suralaya-coal-plant-emissions-study-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

Country Garden secures bondholder reprieve, shares soar

Reuters Shares in Country Garden jumped as much as 10% on Tuesday after Reuters first reported that the cash-strapped Chinese property developer secured approval from its creditors to extend the maturities of six onshore bonds. The stock was the third-biggest percent gainer in Hang Seng Composite Index, which tracks properties and construction stocks. Reuters reported,…

Apple to sell made-in-India iPhones on launch day for first time

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It reflects a significant departure from Apple’s previous strategy of selling mostly Chinese-made new devices, as the company adjusts its supply chain. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3234278/apple-sell-made-india-iphones-launch-day-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed

Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte urged by Gloria Arroyo to re-enter politics

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been urged by former leader Gloria Arroyo to return to the political arena amid calls for Duterte to be a special envoy to Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3234268/ex-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-urged-gloria-arroyo-re-enter-politics?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian biker caught with ‘world’s smallest number plate’– tiny as a fingernail

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The plate was smaller than a fingernail, and its numbers could barely be seen. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3234254/malaysian-biker-caught-worlds-smallest-number-plate-tiny-fingernail?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s roti canai named world’s best bread

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Touted as Malaysia’s top breakfast choice, roti canai ranked first among the ‘Top 50 Best Breads’ by international food guide TasteAtlas. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3234245/malaysias-roti-canai-named-worlds-best-bread?utm_source=rss_feed

Maria Ressa, Philippine Journalist, Is Acquitted of Last Tax Charge

New York Times It was the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist and her news site, Rappler, who have faced a barrage of charges from the Philippine government. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/world/asia/philippines-maria-ressa-tax-acquitted.html

Can India Challenge China for Leadership of the ‘Global South’?

New York Times A rising India has moved aggressively to champion developing nations, pursuing compromise in polarized times and promising to make America listen. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/world/asia/india-china-global-south.html

‘Horror and helplessness’: Singapore jails paedophile sex pest who preyed on wife’s younger sister

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The man, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity, forced himself on the girl from age nine – even breaking into her room to rape her five or six years later. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3234227/horror-and-helplessness-singapore-jails-paedophile-sex-pest-who-preyed-wifes-younger-sister?utm_source=rss_feed