Asia Pacific – Page 901 – Prologue Journal

In Japan, a tiny model of Tokyo could help the city’s development

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The aim of the 1:1,000 scale replica is to understand the capital’s long history and how it can adapt for future needs, including more greenery and less congestion. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3230076/japan-tiny-model-tokyo-could-help-citys-development?utm_source=rss_feed

Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra delays return to Thailand from self-exile as post-election deadlock persists

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thaksin said he needed a medical check up and would postpone his return, originally planned for August 10, by ‘a couple of weeks’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230086/ex-pm-thaksin-shinawatra-delays-return-thailand-self-exile-post-election-deadlock-persists?utm_source=rss_feed

UK, US contingents leave World Scout Jamboree in South Korea amid heatwave nightmare

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Temperatures have hit 34 degrees Celsius in Saemangeum, where hundreds of participants at the event fell ill and were treated for heat-related ailments. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3230078/uk-us-contingents-leave-world-scout-jamboree-south-korea-amid-heatwave-nightmare?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia state polls: how a ‘wave of discontent’ in Selangor could drive referendum on PM Anwar’s unity government

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Results of the Selangor contest could carry weighty consequences for Anwar’s unity government, with Malays making up 60 per cent of voters. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230032/malaysia-state-polls-how-wave-discontent-selangor-could-drive-referendum-pm-anwars-unity-government?utm_source=rss_feed

US discusses ‘creative ways’ to help Mongolia export rare earths

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The landlocked nation is dependent on goodwill from neighbours China and Russia to get critical minerals to the world market. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3230069/us-discusses-creative-ways-help-mongolia-export-rare-earths?utm_source=rss_feed

How Thailand can draw closer to China despite US rivalry and geopolitical tensions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. For a start, the Thai military should focus on regional peacekeeping with China, especially in Myanmar, and Thailand must remain a safe haven for investment, particular Chinese. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3229780/how-thailand-can-draw-closer-china-despite-us-rivalry-and-geopolitical-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Too Patriarchal’ Father in India Now Champions Women’s Rights

New York Times A delivery room epiphany transformed a village headman into an unlikely and highly successful campaigner against prenatal sex testing, which often led to aborting female fetuses. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/world/asia/sunil-jaglan-india-haryana-womens-rights.html

China Proposes ‘Minor Mode’ to Limit Kids’ Smartphone Use

New York Times A proposal from the country’s internet regulator would require app developers and device makers to adopt a “minor mode” to limit screen time and content for young people. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/business/china-smartphone-minor-mode.html

Japan boy band producer Johnny Kitagawa’s abuse victims deserve apologies and compensation, says UN

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. UN’s Working Group on Business and Human Rights, in Japan gathering information on rights violations, say there could be hundreds of victims relating to the boy band producer. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3230061/japan-boy-band-producer-johnny-kitagawas-abuse-victims-deserve-apologies-and-compensation-says-un?utm_source=rss_feed

Supreme Court in India Gives Rahul Gandhi a Path Back to Parliament

New York Times India’s main opposition leader was kicked out of the legislature after a defamation case his allies called politically motivated. He can also now run in next year’s elections. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/world/asia/india-rahul-gandhi-defamation.html