Category: Asia Pacific
Malaysia’s Anwar looks into suing Goldman for 1MDB scandal: ‘you steal from the people, I will have to get it back’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia’s prime minister said in an interview that he was ‘not discounting the possibility’ of a fresh lawsuit against the Wall Street firm for its role in the multibillion-dollar scandal. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3231796/malaysias-anwar-looks-suing-goldman-1mdb-scandal-you-steal-people-i-will-have-get-it-back?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAustralia is getting older, and that’s about to become very expensive
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The number of people aged 85 or older in Australia is predicted to triple over the next 40 years, putting fast-growing spending pressure on health, aged care and national disability insurance. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3231780/australia-getting-older-and-thats-about-become-very-expensive?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSingapore’s weekend home sales dwindle to record lows as ‘choice paralysis’ amid supply surge drives buyers to ‘shop around’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The April hike in additional buyer’s stamp duty (ABSD) for all, combined with elevated interest rates, has made buyers more cautious. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3231775/singapores-weekend-home-sales-dwindle-record-lows-choice-paralysis-amid-supply-surge-drives-buyers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAs North Korea’s Kim prepares for ‘actual war’, his hackers target US-South Korea military drills
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kim Jong-un’s inspection of a strategic cruise missile launch and demand for the navy to ‘steadily increase the capability for actual war’ came as South Korean police said hackers had tried to steal classified…
Read MoreGlobal Impact: Southeast Asian politics provide plenty of drama and intrigue, but who are the real winners?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at recent elections in the likes of Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia following a busy time for politics in Southeast Asia in recent weeks…
Read MoreChina Central Bank Cuts Key Interest Rate on Bank Lending
New York Times The action by the People’s Bank of China, the central bank, the latest in a series of steps to try to spur lending, was more modest than expected. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/business/china-central-bank-rate-cut.html
Read MoreSingapore debates gender neutral toilets amid backlash against ‘woke’ washrooms at Suntec
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some accused Singapore of becoming ‘woke’, while others said the toilets made them fear for their children’s future. But advocates dismissed claims that gender-neutral bathrooms encourage sex-related crimes. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3231758/singapore-debates-gender-neutral-toilets-amid-backlash-against-woke-washrooms-suntec?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGrounded warship in Philippines, China-led de-dollarisation gains traction: 6 weekend reads you may have missed
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From China’s de-dollarisation calls gaining steam to word play over Philippines’ grounded warship, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3231750/grounded-warship-philippines-china-led-de-dollarisation-gains-traction-6-weekend-reads-you-may-have?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMalaysia’s LGBTQ ‘sexual deviants or sinners’ stance stokes fears of violence as Islamists gain more ground
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Activists and rights groups say LGBTQ people face increasing scrutiny and discrimination under Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, despite the long-time opposition leader’s reputation as a progressive reformer. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3231741/malaysias-lgbtq-sexual-deviants-or-sinners-stance-stokes-fears-violence-islamists-gain-more-ground?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS must play ‘long game’ with China, says Singapore’s Tharman Shanmugaratnam, not go for short-term gains, risk worse ties later
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In an exclusive interview with the Post, presidential front runner Tharman Shanmugaratnam talks ‘economic warfare’, China’s growing capabilities and the experience he could bring to bear if elected. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3231737/us-must-play-long-game-china-says-singapores-tharman-shanmugaratnam-not-go-short-term-gains-risk?utm_source=rss_feed
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