Asia Pacific – Page 893 – Prologue Journal

China’s Nanfang to open major copper smelter ahead of expectations 

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that China’s largest private copper producer Nanfang Nonferrous is due to bring a major new smelter to production by October, more than doubling its capacity, a few months ahead of expectations.  The post China’s Nanfang to open major copper smelter ahead of expectations  appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/chinas-nanfang-to-open-major-copper-smelter-ahead-of-expectations/

Biden likely to skip Asean summits, putting focus back on US commitment to region amid growing China clout

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US president is due to attend the Delhi G20 summit in September, but his presence at the Asean gathering the same month is in doubt. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230580/biden-likely-skip-asean-summits-putting-focus-back-us-commitment-region-amid-growing-china-clout?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesians riled after top cop escapes death penalty for murder, but activists say he has ‘right to live’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Supreme Court decision also spotlights transparency of Indonesia’s legal process, continued impunity and a lack of accountability in the police force. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3230553/indonesians-riled-after-top-cop-escapes-death-penalty-murder-activists-say-he-has-right-live?utm_source=rss_feed

Typhoon Khanun Lands in South Korea

New York Times After pummeling southern Japan, killing two people, the storm is expected to move slowly across the Korean Peninsula, bringing heavy rain and wind. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/asia/typhoon-khanun-weather-south-korea.html

Indonesia delays opening of China-funded Jakarta-Bandung railway amid safety concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The delay of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway deals a fresh blow to President Joko Widodo’s flagship project that has already suffered land disputes, cost overruns and accidents. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230499/indonesia-delays-opening-china-funded-jakarta-bandung-railway-amid-safety-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

Melbourne couple accused of enslaving woman shrug off modern-day slavery charges: ‘very unfair’

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 living in modern slavery in Australia has more than doubled in the past four years amid a rise in migrant workers. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3230561/melbourne-couple-accused-enslaving-woman-shrug-modern-day-slavery-charges-very-unfair?utm_source=rss_feed

In effort to engage Asean members, US hosts new fellowship training programme

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The initiative is part of US President Joe Biden’s efforts to convince Asean that his administration wants to work with the region on its own merits, not just in the context of US-China competition.…

Fifa Women’s World Cup: lack of female coaches spurs calls for more women in dugouts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ongoing Women’s World Cup has exposed the lack of female coaches, but there are signs that things are improving in several countries. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3230557/fifa-womens-world-cup-lack-female-coaches-spurs-calls-more-women-dugouts?utm_source=rss_feed

Imran Khan Appeals Prison Sentence in Pakistan

New York Times The former prime minister of Pakistan was jailed after being found guilty in a corruption case. The legal fight will determine his political future ahead of elections later this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/asia/imran-khan-appeal-prison-sentence.html

Aukus: US eyes Australia as test site for missiles to counter China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australia could be the site to test advanced US missiles as the Pentagon seeks to expand the country’s role under the Aukus pact and counter China’s clout in the region. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3230544/aukus-us-eyes-australia-test-site-missiles-counter-china?utm_source=rss_feed