Asia Pacific – Page 868 – Prologue Journal

South China Sea: Philippine, Australian troops practise retaking island in first joint drills

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The joint exercises, a first for the two nations, come amid renewed tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3232268/south-china-sea-philippine-australian-troops-practise-retaking-island-first-joint-drills?utm_source=rss_feed

How Asia can transform into a hub for clean energy technology and investment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As the region strives to reduce carbon emissions, countries must create a conducive environment for research and innovation in green energy by enacting collaborative efforts and supportive government policies. https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/charting-pathways-sustainable-asia/article/3231898/hub-for-clean-energy?utm_source=rss_feed

Brics adds 6 new members, Thaksin’s return to Thailand, Hongkongers spend in Shenzhen: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From an exiled former prime minister returning to Thailand to Hongkongers choosing to cross the border to spend, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3232233/brics-adds-6-new-members-thaksins-return-thailand-hongkongers-spend-shenzhen-scmps-7-highlights-week?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan next to shoot for moon after Russia and India missions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan will be the latest country to aim for the moon this weekend, just days after a Russian spacecraft collided with the lunar surface and India’s Chandrayaan-3 landed near its south pole. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3232252/japan-next-shoot-moon-after-russia-and-india-missions?utm_source=rss_feed

In South Korea, Japan’s Fukushima water release inflames political tensions, public anger

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korean PM Han Duck-soo says there is no need to be too concerned despite the opposition slamming the water release as an ‘act of terror’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3232210/south-korea-japans-fukushima-water-release-inflames-political-tensions-public-anger?utm_source=rss_feed

Australian political assassin or innocent migrant community leader? The tale of Phuong Canh Ngo

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Phuong Canh Ngo has spent 25 years in an Australian prison for the assassination of political rival John Newman. But was the Vietnamese-born politician dealt a bad hand? Post Magazine investigates. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3232124/australian-political-assassin-or-innocent-migrant-community-leader-tale-phuong-canh-ngo?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan’s semiconductor sector faces offshore production dilemma as island struggles for water, power, people

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is set to open a US$40 billion compound in the US in 2025, but offshoring chip production could threaten the island’s place as the world’s go-to for semiconductor pruduction and…

Australia joins Singapore, China, Japan in tackling woes of an ageing population

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. About one in four Australians will be older than 65 years old within the next four decades, according to a report forecasting societal outcomes. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3232200/australia-joins-singapore-china-japan-tackling-woes-ageing-population?utm_source=rss_feed

The US-Japan-South Korea alliance against China has a formidable foe: history

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bringing Japan and South Korea closer together despite their historical animosity is a diplomatic triumph for Joe Biden, but public support for warmer ties between them is far from certain. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3232042/us-japan-south-korea-alliance-against-china-has-formidable-foe-history?utm_source=rss_feed

G7 powers condemn failed North Korean satellite launch

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. North Korea’s move ‘poses a grave threat to regional and international peace and stability, said Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and European Union in a joint statement. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3232227/g7-powers-condemn-failed-north-korean-satellite-launch?utm_source=rss_feed