Asia Pacific – Page 88 – Prologue Journal

‘Net advantage for India’? What US sanctions mean for Pakistan’s relevance in Washington

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Recent sanctions are further evidence of Pakistan’s relative decline in importance in the US, analysts note. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292048/net-advantage-india-what-us-sanctions-mean-pakistans-relevance-washington?utm_source=rss_feed

Why Are North Korean Troops in Ukraine Taking Heavy Casualties?

New York Times The North Korean army is one of the world’s largest. As it joins Russia’s war against Ukraine, its soldiers are paying a price for Kim Jong-un’s geopolitical maneuvers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/world/asia/north-korea-military-russia-what-to-know.html

‘Set-Jetting’ to South Korea, for Kimbap, Cosplay and Personal Connection

New York Times With the next season of “Squid Game” about to air, a Korean American writer shares her experience of a group tour in Korea based on the popular streaming genre. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/travel/south-korea-k-drama-tourism.html

Japan’s Honda and Nissan merge to form world’s third-largest carmaker, amid EV transition

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. This move comes as the industry transitions away from fossil fuels and towards electric vehicles, where Japanese companies have lagged behind their rivals. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292016/japans-honda-and-nissan-merge-form-worlds-third-largest-carmaker-amid-ev-transition?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia’s South Asians hail inclusion of caste discrimination in anti-racism framework

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The framework will help fight caste discrimination by enhancing legal protections in areas such as housing, education and culture. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3292026/australias-south-asians-hail-inclusion-caste-discrimination-anti-racism-framework?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian police hunt for football hooligans after attack on Singapore fans

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The police are looking to arrest people involved in a brawl that caused damage to a train after Malaysia was eliminated from a tournament. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3292020/malaysian-police-hunt-football-hooligans-after-attack-singapore-fans?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s 1MDB sues Hong-Kong headquartered Amicorp for US$1 billion for alleged fraud

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The claim alleges Hong Kong-headquartered Amicorp of creating shell companies and enabling the misappropriation of funds between 2009 and 2014. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3292007/malaysias-1mdb-sues-hong-kong-headquartered-amicorp-us1-billion-alleged-fraud?utm_source=rss_feed

Why there’s no end in sight to Singapore’s property cooling measures

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While stricter curbs might be politically unpalatable, ensuring public housing remains accessible and affordable is a bigger concern. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3291949/why-theres-no-end-sight-singapores-property-cooling-measures?utm_source=rss_feed

Honda and Nissan Unveil Merger Talks as Global Competition Bears Down

New York Times Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers hope the deal can help them catch up with Tesla and China’s BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/business/honda-nissan-merger-talks.html

Gruesome deaths of cats at Malaysian campus spark outrage from animal lovers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Critics and veterinarians have rejected police’s explanation that a pack of wild dogs had mutilated the felines. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3291998/gruesome-deaths-cats-malaysian-campus-spark-outrage-animal-lovers?utm_source=rss_feed