Asia Pacific – Page 915 – Prologue Journal

At least 19 dead after boat capsizes near Philippine capital hit by typhoon Doksuri

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It was not immediately clear how many people were on board, but 40 have been rescued, disaster agency chief said. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229133/least-19-dead-after-boat-capsizes-near-philippine-capital-hit-typhoon-doksuri?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia 1MDB scandal: ex-central bank governor appears as crucial witness in Najib’s trial

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Highly anticipated witness Zeti Akhtar Aziz appeared in court for the prosecution in ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak’s corruption trial. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229130/malaysia-1mdb-scandal-ex-central-bank-governor-appears-crucial-witness-najibs-trial?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia unveils 10-year plan to reboot economy, create high-paying jobs

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he aims to place Malaysia among the top 30 global economies, boost wages and participation of women in the workforce. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229116/malaysia-unveils-10-year-plan-reboot-economy-create-high-paying-jobs?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea Unveils Truman Statue on Armistice Anniversary

New York Times Conservatives appreciate Truman’s decision to send U.S. troops to fight for their country in the Korean War. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/asia/korean-war-truman-statue-armistice.html

North Korea backs Moscow’s ‘battle for justice’ as Kim Jong-un shows off banned missiles to Russian minister

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kim led defence minister Sergei Shoigu on a tour of an exhibition of new weapons as Pyongyang and Moscow pledged to deepen their strategic ties. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3229085/north-korea-backs-moscows-battle-justice-kim-jong-un-shows-banned-missiles-russian-minister?utm_source=rss_feed

Pentagon chief says US to deploy coastguard ship to Papua New Guinea but no permanent military base amid China tensions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Pentagon chief said the vessel would strengthen the Pacific island nation’s maritime security after the two sides recently signed a defence pact. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3229080/austin-says-us-deploy-coastguard-ship-papua-new-guinea-no-permanent-military-base-amid-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Photos: The Korean War, 70 Years After the Armistice

New York Times American troops led United Nations forces to defend South Korea against the North. The war ended with a cease-fire agreement and a Korean Peninsula that is still divided. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/asia/korean-war-armistice-anniversary.html

Weaker yen, Osaka casino bet spark Singapore property investors’ rush to Japan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Agents said buyers are snapping up residential units and tourist accommodation in Osaka, where a casino resort is expected to open in 2029. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3229074/weaker-yen-osaka-casino-bet-spark-singapore-property-investors-rush-japan?utm_source=rss_feed

The Korean war visually explained: history, maps, casualties, military forces and key players

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Korean war was one of the most devastating conflicts of the 20th century. Here’s an infographic about the 1950-1953 conflict, the first ‘hot’ war of the Cold War. https://www.scmp.com/infographics/asia/article/3228984/korean-war-visually-explained-history-maps-casualties-military-forces-and-key-players?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan seeks to ease arms export rules in bid to be ‘good actor’ in Ukraine war

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. PM Fumio Kishida is pushing to overcome restrictions to boost the country’s defence industry and expand support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3229013/japan-seeks-ease-arms-export-rules-bid-be-good-actor-ukraine-war?utm_source=rss_feed