Asia Pacific – Page 91 – Prologue Journal

Minorities fear targeted attacks in post-revolution Bangladesh

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hindus in the country say they have become targets following the collapse of the government of Sheikh Hasina in August. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3291886/minorities-fear-targeted-attacks-post-revolution-bangladesh?utm_source=rss_feed

Why closing Pogos won’t solve the Philippines’ China problems

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The battle against corruption, crime and Chinese interference that offshore gaming operators represented is far from over, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3291737/why-closing-pogos-wont-solve-philippines-china-problems?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s new wave chefs drive Kuala Lumpur’s culinary boom

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The city’s vibrant culinary scene is attracting Michelin recognition and enthusiastic visitors, making Malaysia a rising food tourism star. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3291746/malaysias-new-wave-chefs-drive-kuala-lumpurs-culinary-boom?utm_source=rss_feed

Almost 1 in 2 Koreans of child-bearing age are OK with not having a family, survey shows

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korea has world’s lowest fertility rate, and 65 per cent of women and 41 per cent of men say they could accept a life without children. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3291841/almost-1-2-koreans-child-bearing-age-are-ok-not-having-family-survey-shows?utm_source=rss_feed

China and Vietnam tighten ties in a ‘3+3’ strategic pivot

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The inclusion of public security alongside diplomacy and defence in their new dialogue mechanism has piqued analysts’ interest. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3291739/china-and-vietnam-tighten-ties-33-strategic-pivot?utm_source=rss_feed

How Netflix’s ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Made Chef Anh Sung-jae a Star

New York Times Anh Sung-jae went to America as a 13-year-old, joined the Army, went to culinary school and opened a top restaurant in San Francisco. Now back home in South Korea, he’s a Netflix star. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/culinary-class-wars-netflix-anh-sung-jae.html

Thai court delivers death penalty, life imprisonment sentences for 2023 murder of German

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Thai of Pakistani descent received the death sentence while two Germans were sentenced to life imprisonment. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3291833/thai-court-delivers-death-penalty-life-imprisonment-sentences-2023-murder-german?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan brewery aims to make world’s first space sake, sell it for US$640,000

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Asahi Shuzo said the ingredients would be sent to the International Space Station in late 2025. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3291827/japan-brewery-aims-make-worlds-first-space-sake-sell-it-us640000?utm_source=rss_feed

As the West frets, India and Russia strike US$13 billion oil deal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts suggest New Delhi wants to avoid being eclipsed by Beijing as Russia increasingly relies on China amid a changing world order. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3291742/west-frets-india-and-russia-strike-us13-billion-oil-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

Rising home birth trend in India sparks maternal health concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While some women advocate for natural childbirth, the lack of skilled care and potential for complications during home deliveries poses significant risks. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3291762/rising-home-birth-trend-india-sparks-maternal-health-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed