Asia Pacific – Page 85 – Prologue Journal

India’s BJP defies predictions with Haryana win, boosting prospects ahead of key polls

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An unexpected victory in the northern state has put Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party on surer electoral footing, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281706/indias-bjp-defies-predictions-haryana-win-boosting-prospects-ahead-key-polls?utm_source=rss_feed

Bust of Chinese burglary gang sparks fears of crime surge in Malaysia amid visa-free policy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The incident, coupled with recent immigration scandals and the influx of Chinese tourists and investors, has fuelled concern about criminal activity in Malaysia. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281674/bust-chinese-burglary-gang-sparks-fears-crime-surge-malaysia-amid-visa-free-policy?utm_source=rss_feed

Australian man accused of allegedly attempting to kill his wife by giving her poisoned tea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Stephan Wagner, 61, allegedly administered his wife a poison used to kill ants, causing her to become seriously ill. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3281687/australian-man-accused-allegedly-attempting-kill-his-wife-giving-her-poisoned-tea?utm_source=rss_feed

East Timor approaches China’s Sinopec over US$65 billion gas project

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘If Australia doesn’t feel like doing it … Then either we talk with the Chinese or the Kuwaitis’, East Timor’s president said. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3281670/east-timor-approaches-chinas-sinopec-over-us65-billion-gas-project?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines sides with Vietnam in South China Sea dispute, hoping it will ‘return the favour’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts believe that while Vietnam appreciates the gesture, it is unlikely to influence Hanoi’s strategy in the disputed waters. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281661/philippines-sides-vietnam-south-china-sea-dispute-hoping-it-will-return-favour?utm_source=rss_feed

Public drinking banned for Halloween in Japan capital’s nightlife hotspots

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The mayors of Shibuya and Shinjuku are cracking down on street drinking this Halloween, citing public safety and overtourism as key concerns. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3281594/public-drinking-banned-halloween-japan-capitals-nightlife-hotspots?utm_source=rss_feed

At just 18, he’s already climbed all the highest peaks on Earth

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nepali climber Nima Rinji Sherpa is no stranger to the world’s high places, hailing from a family of record-holding mountaineers. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3281657/just-18-hes-already-climbed-all-highest-peaks-earth?utm_source=rss_feed

As I Am: L.G.B.T.Q. in Japan

New York Times ‘We don’t want to send the message to the younger generation that we’re people who have to hide ourselves.’ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/09/world/asia/lgbtq-japan.html

Filipino helpers earn US$1,340 per month in South Korea. In Hong Kong? US$642 minimum

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Those willing to work up to 52 hours a week could earn as much as US$1,700 under Seoul’s domestic worker pilot programme. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281646/filipino-helpers-earn-us1340-month-south-korea-hong-kong-us642-minimum?utm_source=rss_feed

In This Office, the Fading Dream of a Unified Korea Lives On

New York Times On paper, five South Korean officials are the governors of North Korean provinces. Their goal is reunification, but fewer and fewer Koreans share it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/09/world/asia/korea-reunification.html