Asia Pacific – Page 930 – Prologue Journal

Singapore’s political sagas prompt memes but won’t hurt stability: ‘dark clouds will pass’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Aside from memes, social media discussions and commentaries in the national media delved into the implications of the political dramas for the country. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3228143/singapores-political-sagas-prompt-memes-wont-hurt-stability-dark-clouds-will-pass?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea Detains U.S. Citizen After Unauthorized Border Crossing

New York Times The man is the first known American to be held in North Korean custody since Bruce Byron Lowrance was detained for a month after illegally entering the country from China in 2018. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/asia/north-korea-detained-american.html

U.S. Nuclear-Capable Sub Visits South Korea for First Time in Decades

New York Times The submarine made a port call as part of Washington’s effort to show its commitment to defending its East Asian ally. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/asia/south-korea-us-nuclear-submarine.html

Philippines will face international court probe for war on drugs killings, despite block attempt

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ICC rejected an attempt by the Philippines to block an investigation into thousands of deaths during ex-President Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ campaign, saying it was ‘not satisfied that the Philippines is undertaking relevant…

US national in North Korea custody after crossing inter-Korean border

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The person was taking part in a tour to the Joint Security Area, the border village in the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas where soldiers from both sides stand guard. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3228120/us-national-north-korea-custody-after-crossing-inter-korean-border?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia police probe broad daylight ‘abduction’ of Myanmar’s pro-democracy activist and family

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thuzar Maung, who runs a Muslim refugee support group and is an outspoken supporter of Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement, fled Myanmar for Malaysia in 2015 to escape growing violence against Muslims. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3228087/malaysia-police-probe-broad-daylight-abduction-myanmars-pro-democracy-activist-and-family?utm_source=rss_feed

Asia’s ‘thriving tiger’ economies have a chance to be trailblazers in a world disrupted by geopolitics and tech

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan have managed to hold their own against developed economies in other regions for decades. However, amid geopolitical fragmentation, game-changing technological advancements and social divisions, they need to…

Rich source: 700 per cent jump in tomato prices making Indian farmers wealthy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The hike, caused by heavy rains disrupting supplies, has hit consumers, with many forgoing the essential element in Indian meals. But growers are elated. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3228103/rich-source-700-cent-jump-tomato-prices-creates-wealth-indian-farmers?utm_source=rss_feed

As China Bakes in Record Heat, John Kerry Presses Beijing on Climate Change

New York Times The extreme heat wave choking China has become a talking point for John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, in his meetings with officials in Beijing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/asia/china-heat-kerry.html

Philippines’ Marcos Jnr promises ‘utmost prudence’ as he signs bill creating first-ever sovereign wealth fund

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The country’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund has been touted as a way to accelerate growth, after earlier sparking transparency concerns over how it would be managed and financed. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3228080/philippines-marcos-jnr-promises-utmost-prudence-he-signs-bill-creating-first-ever-sovereign-wealth?utm_source=rss_feed