Asia Pacific – Page 84 – Prologue Journal

Singaporean tycoon Saiful Alam Masud investigated over financial crimes in Bangladesh

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The billionaire’s lawyers called money-laundering allegations a targeted smear campaign against him and his family. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3292234/singaporean-tycoon-saiful-alam-masud-investigated-over-financial-crimes-bangladesh?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea opens new beer bar and restaurant in Pyongyang suburb

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hwasong Taedonggang Beer Restaurant has opened in Pyongyang, serving North Korean brews as well as international brands. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292220/north-korea-opens-new-beer-bar-and-restaurant-pyongyang-suburb?utm_source=rss_feed

Coastguard plane in Japan airport crash mistook taxi instruction for runway clearance

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan Transport Safety Board releases recordings from the aircraft that collided with a JAL jetliner at Haneda airport in January. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292226/coastguard-plane-japan-airport-crash-mistook-taxi-instruction-runway-clearance?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Japan’s neighbourhood more dangerous’? Fears over Chinese land purchases

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New study shows Chinese nationals or entities bought 203 of 371 properties or land close to sensitive sites in Japan in the past year. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3292199/japans-neighbourhood-more-dangerous-fears-over-chinese-land-purchases?utm_source=rss_feed

Will India’s undersea cable overhaul make it a global data powerhouse?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A number of new cable systems set to come online by 2025 are expected to quadruple the country’s data transmission capacity. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3292192/will-indias-undersea-cable-overhaul-make-it-global-data-powerhouse?utm_source=rss_feed

How ‘made in China’ became trendy, thanks to Labubu toy’s Asia-wide success

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pop Mart toys are gaining global recognition for their unique designs and brand power. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3292144/pointy-ears-jagged-teeth-and-one-hottest-toys-asia-year?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Very worrying’: record 78% of people in Japan feel anxious, survey shows

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Economy, rising prices, uncertain job prospects and the state of the world among reasons for concern, as more feel standard of living declining. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3292197/very-worrying-record-78-people-japan-feel-anxious-survey-shows?utm_source=rss_feed

Will a firm US stance on Diaoyu Islands be too ‘provocative’ for Japan?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US analyst urges Trump to resume military exercises on disputed islands to send message of deterrence to China, reinforce sovereignty stance. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292195/will-firm-us-stance-diaoyu-islands-be-too-provocative-japan?utm_source=rss_feed

Man left in ‘baby hatch’ when 3 teaches kids to love life

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Koichi Miyatsu, whose mother died when he was a baby, has launched a programme in Japan based on his being raised by foster parents. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3291940/man-left-baby-hatch-when-3-teaches-kids-love-life?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli army forces patients out of Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, doctors say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Kamal Adwan hospital, one of the few still functioning in the area, was targeted by Israeli troops who claim it is a Hamas stronghold. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3292200/israeli-army-forces-patients-out-indonesian-hospital-gaza-doctors-say?utm_source=rss_feed