Asia Pacific – Page 879 – Prologue Journal

Australia’s Aukus deal safe for now, but split within Labor reveals ‘grave problems ahead’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Opposition towards Aukus by members of Australia’s governing Labor Party, anti-war groups and affiliated unions forced a debate after bubbling for months. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3231594/australias-aukus-deal-safe-now-split-within-labor-reveals-grave-problems-ahead?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s top court lists gender stereotypes to be avoided in documents with new guide

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The new Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes suggests using the word ‘woman’ to replace ‘career woman’, ‘fallen woman, ‘harlot’, ‘seductress’, and ‘whore’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3231592/indias-top-court-lists-gender-stereotypes-be-avoided-documents-new-guide?utm_source=rss_feed

Giant gargoyle-like statue stirs controversy in Bangkok: is it lucky or sacrilegious?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 5-metre-tall Kru Kai Kaew statue – a bald, winged man with fangs and talons – installed outside the four-star Bazaar Hotel, is regarded by some as a ‘god of wealth’ but by others…

Singapore’s luxury cat cruises leave pampered pets feline good

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Onboard the Royal Albatross, the animals can lounge in custom-built ‘cat-bana’ cages as their owners enjoy dinner beside them on deck. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3231572/singapores-luxury-cat-cruises-leave-pampered-pets-feline-good?utm_source=rss_feed

Elon Musk arrives in ‘amazing’ Japan for first visit in 9 years, no official invite prompts speculation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It’s his second trip to Asia this year after he visited China for the first time in three years, and declared he would expand his business in the world’s largest market for electric vehicles.…

Maui’s Emergency Management Chief Resigns After Questions About Hawaii Fire Response

New York Times The chief, Herman Andaya, cited his health in stepping down. His agency’s decision not to sound emergency sirens as wildfires neared Lahaina had drawn scrutiny. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/world/asia/maui-emergency-chief-resigns.html

Trouble in China Pushes Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Into Bear Market

New York Times The Hang Seng Index has fallen more than 20 percent from its recent high, as investors grow more pessimistic about China’s post-pandemic recovery. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/business/hong-kong-stocks-bear-market.html

Malaysia probes cause of light plane crash that killed 10 people

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Investigators analysing the cockpit voice recorder of the aircraft that crashed into a road in Selangor. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3231520/malaysia-probes-cause-light-plane-crash-killed-10-people?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia grappling with how to offload 2.8 million wine bottles as China’s high tariffs bite

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Vineyards nationwide have enough wine in domestic storage to fill 859 Olympic swimming pools that will take years to clear out. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3231505/australia-grappling-how-offload-28-million-wine-bottles-chinas-high-tariffs-bite?utm_source=rss_feed

Private Jet Crashes Into Malaysia Highway, Killing 10

New York Times The plane crashed on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital and largest city, killing all eight people on board and two people on the ground. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/world/asia/malaysia-plane-crash-elmina.html