Asia Pacific – Page 86 – Prologue Journal

Sorting Fact From Fiction as Fear Engulfs Bangladesh’s Hindus

New York Times Reports of vandalism and mob violence are real, but wilder accusations emanating from India muddy the picture. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/24/world/asia/bangladesh-hindus.html

These Students Ousted a Government. Now They’re Rebuilding a Democracy.

New York Times It is a daunting task for Bangladesh. But an unusual mix of young people and seasoned technocrats are determined to make the most of their opening. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/24/world/asia/bangladesh-students.html

What Hun Manet Is Like as a Leader

New York Times Hun Manet, who took over as prime minister last year, has followed in the steps of his father, who ran Cambodia for nearly 40 years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/24/world/asia/cambodia-hun-manet-dissent.html

US Marines in Japan, Malaysia’s first home-grown EV: 7 Asia highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From relocating US Marines in Okinawa to Mary Jane Veloso’s return to the Philippines, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292101/us-marines-japan-malaysias-first-home-grown-ev-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

Why Mergers of Carmakers Like Honda and Nissan Often Falter

New York Times The Japanese companies are considering joining forces to survive in a rapidly changing auto industry, but auto history is filled with troubled and failed marriages. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/24/business/honda-nissan-auto-merger-deals.html

Baby girl among 7 killed in 3-vehicle crash on Malaysia highway

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Traffic was completely stalled for more than 10km in Melaka’s Ayer Keroh, with police taking nearly four hours to clear the wreckage. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/article/3292110/baby-girl-among-7-killed-three-vehicle-crash-malaysia-highway?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippine army wants to buy Typhon system, China slams ‘extremely irresponsible choice’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Typhon missile system has raised tensions between Manila and Beijing after its deployment in US-Philippine military drills. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292074/philippine-army-wants-buy-typhon-system-china-slams-extremely-irresponsible-choice?utm_source=rss_feed

The all-Filipino crew set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In another first for the storied ocean classic, 15 sailors from the Philippines will join forces to make the run to Tasmania on Boxing Day. https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3292099/all-filipino-crew-set-make-history-sydney-hobart-yacht-race?utm_source=rss_feed

Apple’s US$1 billion investment: a win for Indonesia but also a ‘double-edged sword’?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Apple’s offer shows Indonesia’s push for local content rules is starting to pay off, but new entrants to its tech sector could be deterred, analysts note. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292088/apples-us1-billion-investment-win-indonesia-also-double-edged-sword?utm_source=rss_feed

Cambodian man gets 31 years in jail for gunning down young couple over petty dispute

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Businessman Srey Sina was also ordered to pay more than US$2 million in compensation to Long Lysong and Khin Kanchana’s families. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3292091/cambodian-man-gets-31-years-jail-gunning-down-young-couple-over-petty-dispute?utm_source=rss_feed