South Korea election campaigns kick off – Asia News Network
May 22, 2026 Seoul – South Korea entered election mode on Thursday, with candidates and campaigners allowed to use microphones and sound trucks for two weeks. From Thursday to June 2, the
No indication from Malaysia PM Anwar that general election will be held this year, says communications minister – Asia News Network
May 15, 2026 Kuala Lumpur – Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fazl said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar has given no indication that the 16th general election will be held this year. Fahmy,
India state election results deepen BJP dominance, boosting PM Modi’s mandate – Asia News Network
May 8, 2026 Kochi – The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has bolstered Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s agenda and dominance by claiming control of another state in recent state elections. The Hindu
Nepal’s election commission mulls change in voter education strategy
kathmandu – The Electoral Commission (EC) is considering revamping its voter education strategy after preliminary data from the March 5 House of Representatives election revealed a large number of invalid votes. Suman
Election preparations in Nepal enter final phase as campaigning ends
March 4, 2026 kathmandu – Nepal’s preparations for the polls are in the final stages, with candidates concluding their campaigning on Monday, followed by a two-day silent period to allow voters to
Then Bangladesh chief adviser Yunus granted one-year VVIP status two days before Feb 12 election
March 3, 2026 Dhaka – Ahead of the February 12 national elections, the interim government declared then-Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus a “Very Very Important Person” (VVIP) for a term of one
Generative AI ‘weaponised’ in Bangladesh’s Feb 12 election: report
March 2, 2026 Dhaka – Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary elections are taking place in a “digitally saturated” environment where community misinformation and AI-generated deception are used to manipulate voters’ perceptions, activist rights
Issues of nature and conservation take a back seat in Nepal’s election campaigns
Lumbini – Infrastructure development dominates speeches and poll manifestos as political parties step up campaigning ahead of the March 5 elections, while issues of nature conservation, ecotourism and climate resilience remain largely
Thai PM Anutin denies 300-seat deal, says no talks until EC confirms election results
Bangkok – Tuesday, Anutdin CharnvirakulThe Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs stated in the report Pippa RatchajipakarnThe Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister confirmed that the Bhumjaithai Party has finalized an
Nepal Election Commission under fire for inaction on code violations
kathmandu – Hundreds of complaints. Seventy-nine clarifications. And zero action. This is the Electoral Commission’s one-month report card on the implementation of the electoral code of conduct aimed at safeguarding the sanctity
Lao Party and State leaders join general public in Election Day voting
February 24, 2026 Vientiane ——On Sunday, party and state leaders joined the people across the country in voting for deputies to the 10th National People’s Congress and the 5th Provincial People’s Congress,
How social media use is changing election outreach, including Nepal
kathmandu – A meeting of CPN-UML affiliated organizations was held on December 9 at the party’s central office in Chasar, just ahead of its 11th National Congress. The meeting, chaired by Secretary
Most voters unhappy with Thai election commission’s performance, suspect election fraud
Bangkok – A majority of voters surveyed were dissatisfied with the Electoral Commission’s (EC) handling of the February 8 general election, with many expressing concerns about electoral fraud and a lack of
Political chaos and election disputes in Thailand raise concerns over possible nullification
2. The principles of ballot and electoral security also stem from the Universal Declaration. It stipulates that elections must be “free and fair.” Therefore, laws are enacted to ensure the security of
BNP Wins Bangladesh Election, Son of Former Leaders to be PM
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) swept to victory on Friday in the first election since a deadly uprising in 2024, with leader Tarique Rahman expected to become prime minister. But final official
Bangladesh’s BNP wins historic parliamentary election
News of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s historic parliamentary election win was first reported by Asia News Network.
Japan PM Takaichi’s online popularity also drove ruling party to landslide victory in Lower House election
February 11, 2026 Tokyo – A surge in social media interest in Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae could propel the Liberal Democratic Party to a historic landslide victory in Sunday’s lower house election
Bangladesh election: Chief Adviser Yunus issues firm warning on poll violence, assures prompt transfer of power
February 11, 2026 Dhaka – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called on all political parties to issue firm instructions to leaders and activists from the national level to the grassroots to
‘Flood’ of disinformation ahead of Bangladesh election
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Anutin’s BJT Wins a Nationalist Election Victory in Thailand
Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charvirakul rode a wave of nationalist sentiment to a landslide victory in Thailand’s general election. Anutin’s conservative Bhum Jai Thai, a pro-military and pro-monarchy party, had its best
Bangladesh votes in world’s first Gen Z-inspired election
News of Bangladesh voting in the world’s first Gen Z-inspired election was first reported by Asia News Network.
Thailand election: PM Anutin declares victory as Bhumjaithai party leads poll
February 9, 2026 Bangkok – Anutin Charnvirakul declared victory and thanked Thai voters for their support of the Bhumjaithai Party after early vote counts showed the party ahead. Anutin said that although
Disinformation biggest challenge ahead of Bangladesh polls: election commission secretary
February 6, 2026 Dhaka – The council said it was working to control the situation in a “dignified manner”. Addressing reporters at the EU headquarters in Agargaon this evening, Senior Secretary Akhtar
Will young Thais vote for change in Feb 8 election?
Home Across Asia Will young Thais vote for change in the February 8 election? Thailand’s general election on February 8 will see a three-party power struggle among the progressive, populist and conservative