Asia Pacific – Page 92 – Prologue Journal

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

Pakistan Faces Resurgance of Terrorism

New York Times Political instability, dwindling public support and economic constraints are eroding the costly gains that the country made in combating militancy after a ghastly school attack in 2014. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/world/asia/pakistan-terrorism.html

Japan’s Fukushima raises a stink over improper waste disposal, imposes name and shame rule

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Errant individuals will be given a verbal warning but repeat offenders may see their names appearing on Fukishima’s official website. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3291719/japans-fukushima-raises-stink-over-improper-waste-disposal-imposes-name-and-shame-rule?utm_source=rss_feed

Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor promised a hi-tech utopia. Will it deliver?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At its launch seven years ago, the Eastern Economic Corridor was marketed as a solution to Thailand’s economic malaise. But concerns persist. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3291751/thailands-eastern-economic-corridor-promised-hi-tech-utopia-will-it-deliver?utm_source=rss_feed

International students urged to return to US before Trump inauguration

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Amid concerns Trump may again impose travel bans, some university officials worry students from more nations might be hit, including China. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3291794/international-students-urged-return-us-trump-inauguration?utm_source=rss_feed

Syria’s new de facto leader Abu Mohammad al-Golani takes conciliatory tone in interview

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Golani said Syria’s success depends on Western countries lifting sanctions after the fall of the Assad regime. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3291784/syrias-new-de-facto-leader-abu-mohammad-al-golani-takes-conciliatory-tone-interview?utm_source=rss_feed

India reopens Pyongyang embassy in ‘strategic decision’ to monitor Korean peninsula: experts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts believe the embassy’s resumption of operations will allow India to engage in diplomatic discussions on critical issues in Northeast Asia. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3291778/india-reopens-pyongyang-embassy-strategic-decision-monitor-korean-peninsula-experts?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore NRIC saga, apology timing raise questions over communication gaps

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The incident has exposed the lack of communication between government agencies and caused confusion in the public, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3291774/singapore-nric-saga-apology-timing-raise-questions-over-communication-gaps?utm_source=rss_feed