Regions – Page 17 – Prologue Journal

Japan rejects Trump’s accusation of devaluing yen amid tariff threat

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tokyo unlikely to retaliate despite deep unease about impact of potential US tariffs on Japanese firms, as it still needs US security umbrella, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3301001/japan-rejects-trumps-accusation-devaluing-yen-amid-tariff-threat?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippine Navy modernises with 2 new warships, but experts warn of strategic trade-offs

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The South Korean-built guided missile frigates have anti-submarine and anti-aircraft capabilities. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3301000/philippine-navy-modernises-2-new-warships-experts-warn-strategic-trade-offs?utm_source=rss_feed

Indian national killed by Jordanian security forces trying to illegally enter Israel

Jerusalem Post The man reportedly tried to cross into the country for employment. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844600

Southeast Asia must take the long view to survive US-China AI race

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As the US touts opportunity over safety in artificial intelligence, countries must balance potential economic gains with strategic interests. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3300849/southeast-asia-must-take-long-view-survive-us-china-ai-race?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia’s Bali eyes water taxis to tackle traffic woes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Indonesian island’s ambitious maritime plans don’t stop at water taxis, either – seaplane services could soon be on the way as well. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3300974/indonesias-bali-eyes-water-taxis-tackle-traffic-woes?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli strikes hit Syria’s air defense battalion near Tartus port city

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli warplanes launch airstrikes on an air defense battalion near the western coastal city of Tartus. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/04/743873/Israeli-airstrikes-target-air-defense-battalion-close-to-Syria%E2%80%99s-Tartus-port-city

China Retaliates Against Trump, Imposing Tariffs and Blacklisting U.S. Companies

New York Times Beijing imposed broad tariffs on imports of American food and said that 15 U.S. companies could no longer buy from China without special permission. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/business/trump-tariffs-china-reacts.html

Man whose blood saved 2.4 million babies dies age 88

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australian James Harrison was recognised by Guinness World Records as the person who had donated the most blood plasma in the world. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3300966/man-whose-blood-saved-24-million-babies-dies-age-88?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines dismisses ‘absurd’ Chinese online claims about Palawan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A number of Chinese social media users claim Palawan was originally called Zheng He Island and that its name has been ‘restored’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300965/philippines-dismisses-absurd-chinese-online-claims-about-palawan?utm_source=rss_feed

Double lottery win reignites South Korea’s conspiracy fever

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two jackpot-winning tickets from the same unremarkable shop have set Koreans’ tongues wagging about the integrity of the lottery system. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3300963/double-lottery-win-reignites-south-koreas-conspiracy-fever?utm_source=rss_feed