Asia Pacific – Page 97 – Prologue Journal

Singapore tightens anti-money-laundering measures, but remains ‘open for business’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The new measures come after a high-profile multibillion-dollar case involving foreign nationals. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3281081/singapore-tightens-anti-money-laundering-measures-remains-open-business?utm_source=rss_feed

190 Chinese workers among 250 detained in Philippine scam farm raid

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officials said the suspects were allegedly involved in ‘love scamming’ schemes targeting foreign nationals. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3281072/190-chinese-workers-among-250-detained-philippine-scam-farm-raid?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia must slash fees, smash cartels to reopen Bangladesh labour market: rights groups

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Labour rights groups are calling for an end to migrant worker exploitation ahead of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Bangladesh. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3281057/malaysia-must-slash-fees-smash-cartels-reopen-bangladesh-labour-market-rights-groups?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore to hold last horse race after 182 years as fraternity laments – ‘it’s a funeral’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. On Saturday, horse racing in the city state comes to an end at the Singapore Turf Club, as trainers remain disappointed over its closure. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3281061/singapore-hold-last-horse-race-after-182-years-fraternity-laments-its-funeral?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan PM Ishiba warns ‘today’s Ukraine could be tomorrow’s East Asia’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In his first policy speech to parliament, the new leader also called the country’s birth rate situation a ‘quiet emergency’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281043/japan-pm-ishiba-warns-todays-ukraine-could-be-tomorrows-east-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore charges tycoon Ong Beng Seng over case linked to ex-minister Iswaran

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ong faces one charge of abetting a public servant to obtain valuable gifts and another of obstructing justice. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281049/singapore-charges-tycoon-ong-beng-seng-over-case-linked-ex-minister-iswaran?utm_source=rss_feed

Margaret Qualley in racism row after asking Blackpink’s Jennie if her blonde hair is real

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Qualley also touched the K-pop singer’s hair without permission at a fashion show in Paris. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281041/margaret-qualley-racism-row-after-asking-blackpinks-jennie-if-her-blonde-hair-real?utm_source=rss_feed

24 South Korean families cancel contracts with Filipino helpers as pay row, curfew hobble scheme

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The pilot programme aimed at easing the country’s fertility crisis faces challenges ahead of national expansion, sparking calls for review. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281030/24-south-korean-families-cancel-contracts-filipino-helpers-pay-row-curfew-hobble-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed

For Companies in China, Pulling Out of Xinjiang Poses ‘Messy Dilemma’

New York Times Beijing’s investigation of the parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, which stopped buying goods from Xinjiang, has put global firms in a difficult position. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/business/china-xinjiang.html

India’s stock market set to boom with trio of high-profile IPOs ahead of Diwali

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. India’s stock market is set for a surge in IPOs, thanks to the US Fed’s rate cut and during the festival season, with new listings expected to raise US$5 billion. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281020/indias-stock-market-set-boom-trio-high-profile-ipos-ahead-diwali?utm_source=rss_feed