Asia Pacific – Page 93 – Prologue Journal

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

Australia Targets China’s Influence With Deals in Pacific Islands

New York Times In separate agreements with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Australia is attempting to edge out China’s influence in the region. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/world/australia/australia-china-pacific-deals.html

Coke, Pepsi and Other U.S. Companies Face Wall Street Pressure Over Labor Abuses in India

New York Times Pension funds and big investors are pressuring Coca-Cola, Pepsico and others over brutal working conditions in India’s cane fields. Some of the sugar buyers are tiptoeing toward change. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/world/asia/wall-street-us-companies-india-sugar-labor-abuse.html

Indonesia’s food is world-class, so why does it do a half-baked job promoting its cuisine?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indonesian cuisine, voted the world’s seventh best by TasteAtlas, is struggling for global influence despite outranking French and Japanese dishes. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3291710/indonesias-food-world-class-so-why-does-it-do-half-baked-job-promoting-its-cuisine?utm_source=rss_feed

Sri Lanka rescues 102 people, thought to be Rohingya refugees, adrift on fishing boat

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fishermen spotted the group, believed to be Rohingya refugees from Myanmar and including 25 children, off Sri Lanka’s northern coast. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3291712/sri-lanka-rescues-102-people-thought-be-rohingya-refugees-adrift-fishing-boat?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia agrees to resume search for missing flight MH370: Minister Anthony Loke

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia’s cabinet has agreed in principle to an offer from Ocean Infinity to a ‘no find, no fee’ search deal, the transport minister says. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3291702/malaysia-agrees-resume-search-missing-flight-mh370-minister-loke-siew-fook?utm_source=rss_feed

Ex-South Korean spy chief linked to martial law plot runs astrology firm from home

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Noh Sang-won, who practices astrology, is well-known in rural areas for his ‘spiritual energy and philosophical expertise’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3291680/ex-south-korean-spy-chief-linked-martial-law-plot-runs-astrology-firm-home?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s pick of Thaksin as adviser raises fears of his pro-Myanmar junta stance

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Myanmar resistance groups are concerned that the former Thai leader will align his business interests with those of the military junta. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3291678/malaysias-pick-thaksin-adviser-raises-fears-his-pro-myanmar-junta-stance?utm_source=rss_feed

Predicting US-China economic clashes, Chinese astronauts break record: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Chinese astronauts breaking a world record to an anti-aging liver acid, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3291631/predicting-us-china-economic-clashes-chinese-astronauts-break-record-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian influencer Kim Seri denies fleeing to Japan as South Korea tour losses rise

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The travel operator said she is willing to cooperate with the authorities as losses linked to the alleged scam hit US$100,000. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3291664/malaysian-influencer-kim-seri-denies-fleeing-japan-south-korea-tour-losses-rise?utm_source=rss_feed