Malaysian PM Anwar requires to reshuffle his Cupboard
Petaling Jaya – Images of previous Head of state Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob existing still on the healthcare facility bed triggered an experience, specifically in UMNO. In the very early hours
Malaysian PM Anwar requires to reshuffle his Closet
Petaling Jaya – Pictures of previous Head of state Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob existing still on the healthcare facility bed triggered a feeling, particularly in UMNO. In the very early hours of this week, he clearly collapsed because of
Red-tagging, prohibited marketing: Relentless bugs in the Philippines’ 2025 midterm political elections
May 13, 2025 Manila – With countless Filipinos heading to the survey today on May 12,
A step towards restoring democracy: Daily Star
Dhaka – In a welcome decision, the High Court on December 17 restored the provisions of
Vietnam under leader To Lam eyes China-style strongman model, 10% growth push
Promoting a “self-reliant economy” A central figure at the congress is current Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, who was elevated to the country’s top leadership in August 2024 following the death
Japan’s ruling party set to announce election pledges, consider pause on consumption tax for food
January 22, 2026 Tokyo – The Liberal Democratic Party’s official draft commitment for the House of Representatives election shows that it will speed up discussions on the issue of food consumption tax
Heavyweights enter Nepal’s electoral race, while some sit out
kathmandu – Despite some minor incidents, nominations for the March 5 elections ended largely peacefully across the country on Tuesday. Several prominent candidates from different political parties submitted their nominations to the
Beyond bamboo diplomacy: Vietnam’s era of national rise in a volatile world
January 22, 2026 Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam’s contemporary political development is best understood as a series of distinct stages, with the strategic imperatives of each stage determined by historical circumstances
Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case
According to Han’s decision, the court clearly characterized Yun’s declaration of martial law on December 3 as rebellion. Judge Lee said: “After declaring martial law on December 3, declaring unconstitutional and illegal
Thai election commission teams up with Meta, Google, TikTok to police Election 2026
Bangkok – The Office of the Electoral Commission said it is taking action to increase transparency in the parliamentary elections and the referendum scheduled for February 8, 2026. The office said it
What voters expect when parties speak of a ‘New Bangladesh’
January 21, 2026 Dhaka – As the 13th general election approaches, the call for a “new Bangladesh” has once again taken center stage in political campaigning. The phrase often appears in speeches
Can Japan PM Takaichi build a system to advance policy measures?: The Yomiuri Shimbun
January 21, 2026 Tokyo – “I bet my future on the House of Representatives elections”. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the dissolution of the House of Representatives, expressing her desire to
1,967 candidates in the race for Bangladesh’s 13th national election
January 21, 2026 Dhaka – EC said 305 candidates withdrew their candidature. The EC Secretariat released the latest figures after completing nomination submissions, reviews, appeals, withdrawals and finalizing the list of competing
Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress opens, sets long-term national goals
January 21, 2026 HANOI – The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam opened in Hà Nội on Tuesday with a solemn ceremony that brought together national leaders, former
Japan PM Takaichi bets her future on snap election; hopes to gain public mandate
January 21, 2026 Tokyo – Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, stressed at a press conference on Monday that she intends to stake her future on the
ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says
Asia News Network was the first to report that Malaysia said post-ASEAN would not certify Myanmar’s election or send observers.
Impeachment bid against Philippine President Marcos unlikely to succeed but could still hurt him, say analysts
January 20, 2026 Manila – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faces impeachment over allegations ranging from the handling of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to allegations
Vietnam leader To Lam seeks China-style powers at party conclave
This handout photo taken and released by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) through the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam on January 19, 2026 shows that General Secretary of
Vote ‘Yes’ to build a new Bangladesh: Chief Adviser Yunus urges nation
Professor Yunus explained that the referendum, scheduled to be held on February 12 to coincide with the national elections, aims to secure public consent for the July Charter, a framework for reforms
Scrapping direct regional elections in Indonesia shifts power to elites, analysts warn
President Prabowo Subianto’s ruling coalition, including the Democratic Party, which has historically been associated with democratic reforms under former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the founder of the Democratic Party, expressed deep support
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to dissolve Lower House for Feb. 8 snap election
January 20, 2026 Tokyo– Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced on Monday that she will dissolve the House of Representatives on Friday and hold snap elections on February 8 to seek public
As Vietnam ruling party gears up for congress, party chief To Lam looks to retain job
At this conference, the Communist Party of Vietnam will reiterate the ambitious goal of Vietnam becoming a high-income developed country by 2045. The congress, held every five years, will also unveil the
Kathmandu Mayor Balen resigns to contest March 5 elections
kathmandu – Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balun, shocked traditional heavyweights in the 2022 local elections by resigning on Sunday to contest snap parliamentary elections on March 5. He stepped
Former Yoon staffers linked to alleged North Korean drone intrusion
January 19, 2026 Seoul – Two civilians suspected of being involved in sending drones to North Korea were found to have worked at the Blue House under the former Yoon Seok-yeol administration.
Thai democrat deputy leader warns of more accidents at mega transport projects
January 19, 2026 Bangkok – Dr Samart Ratchapolsitte, deputy leader of the Democratic Party, warned that accidents similar to the two fatal crane collapses could occur at other large transport projects being
A tale of two nails
January 19, 2026 Kuala Lumpur – What does paku (nail) have to do with the political fortunes of Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhammad Akmal Saleh? Earlier this week, I had coffee
Brunei Sultan’s total knee replacement surgery a success: PMO
January 19, 2026 The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) issued a statement on Sunday saying that His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, His Majesty the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaullah Ibni
China’s anti-graft efforts deepen in 2025, with 115 senior officials probed
January 19, 2026 Beijing – China’s top anti-corruption watchdog announced on Saturday that a total of 115 officials at provincial and ministerial levels and above will be subject to disciplinary review in