Asia Pacific – Page 854 – Prologue Journal

China must step up economic fight with US in key Asean battlefield, prominent political economist Zheng Yongnian says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prominent political economist Zheng Yongnian says China should do more to bring the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) within its economic gravity amid an intensifying US rivalry. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3233125/china-must-step-economic-fight-us-key-asean-battlefield-prominent-political-economist-zheng-yongnian?utm_source=rss_feed

Indian folk artists use centuries-old tradition to highlight modern issues, bring Muslims and Hindus together

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indian folk painters who sing to narrate the stories depicted in their paintings are using their art to address modern issues – from the climate crisis to India’s moon landing. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3233082/indian-folk-artists-use-centuries-old-tradition-highlight-modern-issues-bring-muslims-and-hindus?utm_source=rss_feed

Pope Francis warns Mongolia of risks from corruption, environmental destruction

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The pontiff says Mongolia’s tradition of living in harmony with nature and its creatures ‘can contribute significantly’ to efforts to protect Earth. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3233187/pope-francis-warns-mongolia-risks-corruption-environmental-destruction?utm_source=rss_feed

As Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim reaches out to Malays-Muslims, can he be ‘everyone’s PM’?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a delicate task of seeking the support of the Malay majority while easing the concerns of non-Muslims amid fears of a tilt to the right. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3233070/malaysias-anwar-ibrahim-reaches-out-malays-muslims-can-he-be-everyones-pm?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia’s e-commerce import ban: risky protectionist move or political ploy that’s ‘not going to work’?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The proposed ban on imports under US$100 in value won’t be easy to implement. But it may have more to do with next year’s elections than protecting small businesses. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3233158/indonesias-e-commerce-import-ban-risky-protectionist-move-or-political-ploy-thats-not-going-work?utm_source=rss_feed

Can India be the net-zero champion the Global South needs?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The green transition that all economies must make to avert climate disaster will require hefty investments the developing world just does not have. India must use its G20 presidency to bridge the funding and…

Fukushima waste water hysteria distracts from real threats to Pacific Ocean’s health

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The shameless scaremongering and geopolitical point-scoring over the release of Fukushima waste water betray a lack of rationality. People around the Pacific should be concerned about reducing ocean pollution, but the tritium from Fukushima…

Japan marks 100 years since Great Kanto Quake with disaster drills nationwide

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 1923 earthquake and ensuing inferno killed over 100,000 people and destroyed almost 300,000 homes in the quake-prone country. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3233162/japan-marks-100-years-great-kanto-quake-disaster-drills-nationwide?utm_source=rss_feed

Thai King Commutes Sentence of Former Prime Minister Thaksin

New York Times Thaksin Shinawatra’s eight-year punishment was reduced to one year, days after his return from self-imposed exile. He remains one of the country’s most influential politicians. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/world/asia/thailand-thaksin-shinawatra-prison.html

Singapore presidential poll: counting begins in vote viewed as test of PAP support

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Between 10pm and 11pm, the Elections Department is expected to release a sample count that could offer an early indication of the poll outcome. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3233151/singapore-presidential-poll-counting-begins-vote-viewed-test-pap-support?utm_source=rss_feed