Regions – Page 68 – Prologue Journal

Victor Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A.

New York Times As the N.B.A. confronts a fast-approaching time without LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, the 21-year-old Spurs star has embraced the idea that he is the league’s future. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/business/victor-wembanyama-nba-france.html

Philippines ‘blindsided’ by mounting security threats amid fresh espionage claims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officials ‘connecting the dots’ between arrest of alleged Chinese spy, underwater drones and Pogos as analysts call for stronger legal frameworks. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295920/philippines-blindsided-mounting-security-threats-amid-fresh-espionage-claims?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s Anwar faces heat over ‘absurd’ rules on anti-corruption rally

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Civic groups and the prime minister’s supporters berate him for imposing strict conditions on the march in a bid to obstruct the event. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295914/malaysias-anwar-faces-heat-over-absurd-rules-anti-corruption-rally?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s Masahiro Nakai retires from showbiz amid sex scandal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nakai’s decision came following reports that he engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with a woman that led to a settlement with the victim. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295902/japans-masahiro-nakai-retires-showbiz-amid-sex-scandal?utm_source=rss_feed

Samsung unveils AI-powered Galaxy S25 smartphones running only Qualcomm chips

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Samsung unveiled new AI features in its latest handsets, which do not use any of the company’s Exynos processors, in a setback for its chip business. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3295901/samsung-unveils-ai-powered-galaxy-s25-smartphones-running-only-qualcomm-chips?utm_source=rss_feed

Asia’s energy markets may stay volatile over Trump’s oil ambition and sanctions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Benchmark oil prices have experienced wild swings after the US and the UK imposed sanctions targeting the supply of Russian oil. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3295869/asias-energy-markets-may-stay-volatile-over-trumps-oil-ambition-and-sanctions?utm_source=rss_feed

Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage

New York Times Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/asia/thailand-same-sex-marriage-law.html

New Zealand takes a page from Singapore’s foreign investment playbook to propel economy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said a new agency will be set up to provide tailored support to foreign investors. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3295888/new-zealand-takes-page-singapores-foreign-investment-playbook-propel-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

China breaks durian import record as Vietnam, Malaysia nip at Thailand’s heels

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In a year that saw China import US$7 billion of the fruit – a record – upstarts Vietnam and Malaysia are eyeing Thailand’s top spot. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3295825/china-breaks-durian-import-record-vietnam-malaysia-nip-thailands-heels?utm_source=rss_feed

Migrants Left Stranded After Trump Cancels Asylum Claims at Border

New York Times Thousands of migrants are now in limbo at the U.S.-Mexico border after President Trump shut down the main legal channel for asylum seekers to enter the country. Many had waited months for immigration appointments, until the CBP One app was abruptly shut down on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000009939641/trump-immigration-border-asylum.html