Asia Pacific – Page 904 – Prologue Journal

Hundreds Fall Ill From Heat at World Scout Jamboree in South Korea

New York Times As the country endures its hottest summer in years, at least 125 people were hospitalized and many others were treated for symptoms during baking conditions at the World Scout Jamboree. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/world/asia/south-korea-heat-scout-jamboree.html

Australia Will Return Looted Sculptures to Cambodia

New York Times A centuries-old Buddhist sculpture was taken from a rural area in Cambodia nearly 30 years ago. It was later sold with two other statues to the National Gallery of Australia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/world/asia/australia-cambodia-looted-sculptures.html

Will Malaysia’s 90-day visa prompt Hongkongers to seek ‘much cheaper’ medical treatment?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The visa changes come after Malaysia in April tweaked its MM2H golden visa scheme to attract Asian investors. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3229858/will-malaysias-90-day-visa-prompt-hongkongers-seek-much-cheaper-medical-treatment?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan sushi chain, Sushiro, drops US$470,000 suit against teen who licked soy sauce bottle, plate, cup

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sushiro seeking damages, claiming it suffered a sharp fall in customers after a video of the teen licking a soy sauce bottle at one of its outlets was uploaded on social media and shared…

The Art of Telling Forbidden Stories in China

New York Times Many writers are looking for ways to capture the everyday realities that the government keeps hidden — sometimes at their own peril. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/magazine/chinese-literature-censorship.html

American charged after yelling expletives at Singapore restaurant worker

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Greg Austin Lynn confronted a male staff member of Shashlik Restaurant in a profanity-laden video and threatened to sexually assault his family ‘from here to China’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229854/american-charged-after-yelling-expletives-singapore-restaurant-worker?utm_source=rss_feed

Why Asia must pursue a just energy transition on its path towards a net-zero carbon future

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At the inaugural Energy Asia conference, business leaders and government officials had the opportunity to explore solutions that can balance the needs of countries at different stages of development. https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/charting-pathways-sustainable-asia/article/3229600/just-energy-transition?utm_source=rss_feed

Chocolate-mint drink falls victim to deepening post-election divisions as Thais mix it with politics

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Several cafes have joined a choc-mint boycott after a photo of Pheu Thai and pro-military party figures toasting the concoction during a meeting went viral. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229840/why-some-thais-are-turning-their-back-chocolate-mint-iced-drink?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore executes man for trafficking heroin, its 5th hanging this year

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mohamed Shalleh Adul Latiff became the 16th prisoner sent to the gallows since the city state resumed executions in 2022 after a two-year pause during the pandemic. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229826/singapore-executes-man-trafficking-heroin-its-5th-hanging-year?utm_source=rss_feed

US envoy’s ‘Barbie’ post further angers Japanese offended by ‘Barbenheimer’ meme

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Japan opening of the blockbuster faced more backlash after a voice actor called out the viral meme used in the marketing campaign and diplomat Rahm Emanuel drew flak for promoting the film online.…