Prologue Journal – Page 40258 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Rich Chinese scrutinise investments like never before, with overseas funds seen at ‘grave risk’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Expectations of weak economic prospects over the coming few years, along with fears of Western sanctions, have rich Chinese looking for a safe place to park their cash. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3216827/rich-chinese-scrutinise-investments-never-overseas-funds-seen-grave-risk?utm_source=rss_feed

U.S. dollar down in Taipei trading

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.484 at 10 a.m. Thursday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.021 from the previous close. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304130002

Taiwan shares open lower

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 44.34 points at 15,888.63 Thursday on turnover of NT$3.7 billion (US$121.29 million).(By Christie Chen) Enditem https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304130001

Moscow urges Washington to issue visas to Russian delegation to UN events — envoy

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “We urge Washington to immediately issue visas for our delegation, as well as for our journalists. Failure to do that is a violation of the United States’ obligations as the host country of the UN headquarters, which impedes appropriate, full-fledged functioning of the…

EU Representative “deeply shocked” by Russians decapitating Ukrainian soldier

Pravda Ukraine Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said he was “deeply shocked” by the video, in which Russian soldiers decapitated a Ukrainian prisoner of war. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/13/7397646/

Saudi Arabia, Syria call for end to foreign military presence on Syrian soil

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria and Saudi Arabia call for an end to foreign military presence on Syrian oil and West’s interventions in the Arab country, as they resume diplomatic ties after years of estrangement https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/13/701449/Saudi-Arabia,-Syria-agree-to-resume-consular-services,-vow-to-combat-all-forms-of-terrorism

Australia’s Stellar Jobs Report to Stoke Wages Debate

Wall Street Journal The country’s unemployment rate remained at its lowest level in nearly half a century in March, highlighting the solid underpinnings of the economy even after a record rise in interest rates. https://www.wsj.com/articles/australias-stellar-jobs-report-to-stoke-wages-debate-8b92d6d1

Torrential storms batter South Florida, close key airport

Washington Post Nearly a foot of rain fell in a matter of hours in Fort Lauderdale – causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city’s airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service for the Broward County region https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/12/florida-storms-flooding/2a604766-d99f-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

NASA honors Yuri Gagarin as first person in space

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On April 12, Russia celebrates Cosmonautics Day, which was established by a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated April 9, 1962, “to mark the first human space flight” https://tass.com/science/1603471

Hong Kong ferry commuters could face fare hikes of up to 100 per cent, as officials vow ‘prudent’ review of rates

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities are vetting applications by three major ferry operators to raise ticket prices by between 22.2 per cent and 100 per cent. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3216872/hong-kong-ferry-commuters-could-face-fare-hikes-100-cent-officials-vow-prudent-review-rates?utm_source=rss_feed