Asia Pacific – Page 89 – Prologue Journal

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

North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties fighting for Russia, South Korea says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New figure suggests a significant rise in the number of North Korean troops killed and wounded in combat with Ukrainian forces this month. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3291982/north-korea-suffers-1100-casualties-fighting-russia-south-korea-says?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Erasing history’?: Philippines’ new banknotes do not feature the Aquinos, sparking anger

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A critic of Ferdinand Marcos Jnr accuses him of attempting to reshape the country’s history by removing the Aquinos from the 500-peso notes. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3291980/erasing-history-philippines-new-banknotes-do-not-feature-aquinos-sparking-anger?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia approves extradition of ex-US Marine accused of training Chinese military pilots

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 and was accused of breaking US law by training Chinese military pilots. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3291970/australia-approves-extradition-ex-us-marine-accused-training-chinese-military-pilots?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s picturesque Ginzan Onsen starts limiting day trippers to tackle overtourism

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New rules aim to ease crowding, traffic congestion, improve safety, and preserve the charm of a town known for its snowy scenes. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3291953/japans-picturesque-ginzan-onsen-starts-limiting-day-trippers-tackle-overtourism?utm_source=rss_feed

South Koreans develop Iron Man-inspired wearable robot to help paraplegics walk

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. WalkON Suit F1 is designed to enable users to walk, climb stairs, and manoeuvre obstacles. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3291938/south-koreans-develop-iron-man-inspired-wearable-robot-help-paraplegics-walk?utm_source=rss_feed

Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line opens after years of delays

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US$1.7 billion metro line opens in Vietnam’s commercial capital – but it took 17 years to reach this point. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3291929/ho-chi-minh-citys-first-metro-line-opens-after-years-delays?utm_source=rss_feed

Outrage in Philippines over deep cuts forces Marcos to halt US$108 billion budget signing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Critics accuse lawmakers of diverting funds from pro-poor services to their own pet projects, raising concerns of corruption. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3291829/outrage-philippines-over-deep-cuts-forces-marcos-halt-us108-billion-budget-signing?utm_source=rss_feed

Monday Briefing: Al-Assad’s Final Days in Power

New York Times Plus, parody as protest in South Korea. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/22/briefing/syria-germany-iran.html