Prologue Journal – Page 38924 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

China tries to ‘set record straight’ over envoy’s remark on Filipino workers’ safety in Taiwan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Huang Xilian’s comments during the 8th Manila Forum came under fire, after the Chinese ambassador implied thousands of Filipino workers in Taiwan could be at risk because of joint US-Philippine military drills. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3217333/china-tries-set-record-straight-over-envoys-remark-filipino-workers-safety-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed

How Spotify Knows What You Want to Hear Next

Wall Street Journal With 500 million monthly users, Spotify is the world’s largest music streaming service. Here’s an inside look at how the platform uses machine learning technology to generate personalized recommendations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-spotify-knows-what-you-want-to-hear-next-4cda210d

Ukraine is de facto a member of NATO, only political decision left – Ukrainian Defence Minister

Pravda Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov, Ukraine’s Defence Minister, believes that Ukraine became a de facto member of NATO with the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion, and only a political decision remains to be made for its de jure entry. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/17/7398193/

Are ‘armed settlers’ legitimate military targets under int’l law? -analysis

Jerusalem Post Claims have been made that the Dees, who were murdered in a recent terror attack, were armed settlers as justification for them being targeted. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739425

Shanghai Auto Show: the future is all electric, self-steering and intelligent in the world’s largest EV market

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Carmakers plan to unveil a total of more than 100 new models, 70 of which will be electric, according to the organisers. Some 1 million visitors are expected to visit the 10-day event starting…

‘Damsel in Distressed’ Author Explains Why Returns Are Hard to Find

Wall Street Journal Writer and former distressed-debt investor Dominique Mielle answers questions about how the industry has changed. https://www.wsj.com/articles/damsel-in-distressed-author-explains-why-returns-are-hard-to-find-f2e73d1e

Life Insurance Is Profitable Again, but Too Late for Many Insurers

Wall Street Journal Many companies gave up selling policies years ago when low interest rates hit their profits and stock prices. https://www.wsj.com/articles/life-insurance-is-profitable-again-but-too-late-for-many-insurers-7abb7be1

Climate Rules Expose Surprising Splits Among Businesses

Wall Street Journal The SEC’s disclosure proposals have fans among beneficiaries, but opponents see higher costs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/climate-rules-expose-surprising-splits-among-businesses-9785633f

U.S., Allies Aim to Reduce Economic Ties With China

Wall Street Journal The countries seek to lessen dependence on China but maintain global trade, investment. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-allies-weigh-how-to-reduce-economic-ties-with-china-8f5321ab

Insurers Wary of Longer-Term Costs of Cyberattacks

Wall Street Journal Claims from a single incident can stretch on for years in class-action lawsuits and investigations. Insurers are still coming to grips with how far-reaching the damage can be. https://www.wsj.com/articles/insurers-wary-of-longer-term-costs-of-cyberattacks-3912feaf