Asia Pacific – Page 92 – Prologue Journal

Malaysia’s Johor state reverting to Saturday-Sunday weekend after 11 years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The move had received the ‘consent and blessing’ of Malaysia’s king Sultan Ibrahim, his son Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3281348/malaysias-johor-state-reverts-saturday-sunday-weekend-after-11-years?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan admits editing ‘embarrassing’ photo of Ishiba’s cabinet

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The untidy patches of white shirt and sagging trousers captured by local media had mysteriously vanished from the official cabinet photo. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281344/japan-admits-editing-embarrassing-photo-ishibas-cabinet-after-social-media-mockery?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea signals counter-China ambitions with Philippines visit by Yoon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yoon Suk-yeol’s state visit, the first by a South Korean president since 2011, came as the nations upgraded ties to a strategic partnership. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281327/south-korea-signals-counter-china-ambitions-philippines-visit-yoon?utm_source=rss_feed

At least 3 spectators die at Indian Air Force show in Chennai

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The show, to celebrate the air force’s 92nd anniversary, was held at a beach on a day where maximum temperatures touched 35 degrees Celsius. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3281329/least-3-spectators-die-indian-air-force-show-chennai?utm_source=rss_feed

How E-Commerce Is Making China’s Deflation Worse

New York Times The push by Pinduoduo to lower prices has helped it become one of China’s fastest-growing e-commerce apps, and epitomizes a broader force plaguing the economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/business/china-pinduoduo-ecommerce.html

Fighting Myanmar’s Patriarchy, One All-Male Panel at a Time

New York Times Ying Lao has called out the pro-democracy movement for its frequent “manels,” arguing that the exclusion of women from such discussions is hurting the cause. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/world/asia/myanmar-women-manels-patriarchy.html

China’s chip breakthrough, origins of Hong Kong-style milk tea: 5 weekend reads you missed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From China’s chip breakthrough to a producer slamming K-pop’s ‘factory-like’ system, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3281311/chinas-chip-breakthrough-origins-hong-kong-style-milk-tea-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed

India Minister Gadkari’s statement on PM job offer fuels talk about Modi’s successor

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Speculation over Modi’s successor began to swirl after Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari disclosed that he rejected opposition offers to lead the country. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281154/india-minister-gadkaris-statement-pm-job-offer-fuels-talk-about-modis-successor?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea lifts curfew on Filipino carers after 2 go missing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In response to worker feedback, Seoul said it will also revise pay systems and improve regulations for Filipino carers. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281307/south-korea-lifts-curfew-filipino-carers-after-2-go-missing?utm_source=rss_feed

Echoes of Gaza reverberate in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore on war anniversary

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From boycotts to artwork and activism, the Palestinian struggle has ignited passionate responses across Southeast Asia over the past year. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3281138/echoes-gaza-reverberate-malaysia-indonesia-thailand-singapore-war-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed