Asia Pacific – Page 913 – Prologue Journal

BYD tells India partner it wants to drop $1 billion EV investment plan

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that China’s BYD (002594.SZ) has told its India joint-venture partner it would shelve plans for a new $1-billion investment to build electric cars after its investment proposal faced scrutiny from New Delhi. The post BYD tells India partner it wants to drop $1 billion EV investment plan appeared first on Reuters…

India couple sell baby to buy iPhone for Instagram, say police

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The mother apparently said the pair wanted to use cash made from selling their eight-month-old son to travel and create online content. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3229330/india-couple-sell-baby-buy-iphone-instagram-say-police?utm_source=rss_feed

The State of Women’s Soccer

New York Times The largest-ever Women’s World Cup tournament highlights the growing professionalization of the sport. A sportswriter shares his thoughts. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/australia/the-state-of-womens-soccer.html

China’s outgoing envoy hails Singapore’s ‘unwavering commitment’ to Beijing ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ambassador Sun Haiyan had reportedly been recalled to Beijing after just 14 months, to become a deputy minister in the International Liaison Department. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3229296/chinas-outgoing-envoy-hails-singapores-unwavering-commitment-beijing-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore races to extend life of ‘Garbage of Eden’ Pulau Semakau, its only landfill site

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With the land-scarce city state’s island rubbish dump expected to be full in just over a decade, the government needs to extend Pulau Semakau’s lifespan. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229286/singapore-races-extend-life-garbage-eden-pulau-semakau-its-only-landfill-site?utm_source=rss_feed

Judge Rejects Hong Kong’s Bid to Ban Pro-Democracy Song From Internet

New York Times The authorities sought a court injunction that could have pressured Google and other tech firms to remove “Glory to Hong Kong.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/business/glory-to-hong-kong-injunction.html

Taiwan’s economy returns to growth in second quarter, pulling out of recession after 1.45 per cent GDP growth

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwan’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by a preliminary 1.45 per cent in the second quarter, up from a 2.87 per cent fall in the first quarter, data released on Friday showed. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3229260/taiwans-economy-returns-growth-second-quarter-pulling-out-recession-after-145-cent-gdp-growth?utm_source=rss_feed

Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port could be China’s top choice for next naval base: report

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. According to the US-based AidData research project, the port is the most likely spot for a base given the US$2.19 billion Beijing has already invested there. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3229251/sri-lankas-hambantota-port-could-be-chinas-top-choice-next-naval-base-report?utm_source=rss_feed

Typhoon-prone Philippines plans to launch an insurance plan to indemnify damages to infrastructure by natural disasters

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The proposed new insurance plan is intended to protect the Southeast Asian nation from infrastructure losses caused by natural disasters. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3229236/typhoon-prone-philippines-plans-launch-insurance-plan-indemnify-damages-infrastructure-natural?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore home prices fall for 1st time in 3 years as red-hot pace slows

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Data from the Urban Redevelopment Authority showed private property values slid 0.2 per cent from the previous three months, when they rose 3.3 per cent. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229211/singapore-home-prices-fall-1st-time-3-years-red-hot-pace-slows?utm_source=rss_feed