Junta-appointed Myanmar central bank deputy head shot
Across the country, there are almost daily killings of low-level junta officials or alleged informers, with details murky and reprisals from the military often following quickly.
John Lee announces intention to run for Hong Kong chief executive
The election will be the first Chief Executive election to be held after the city revamped its electoral system to ensure the city’s governing power is reserved for patriots…
Supreme Court doesn’t interfere in policy matters, will focus on deputy speaker’s ruling: Pakistan Chief Justice
The Pakistani Muslim League (N) counsel, however, argued that the court could judicially review an illegal and unconstitutional move.
Tempers fray over rent cut for Japanese politicians
Rent is low to ensure there is no barrier to the work of Diet members who cannot afford to buy a house in the capital, but comes at a time when high prices strain the purse…
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says won’t seek a second term
Citing family reasons for her decision, Lam expressed confidence that her decision will not affect the government’s concerted anti-pandemic efforts.
New Cambodia airport in Siem Reap ‘not China landing base’: Hun Sen
Scheduled to be completed in March 2023, Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport has been funded by capital investment worth $880 million.
The six strong Bangkok governor candidates
All leading candidates who declared their intention to contest the Bangkok governor election turned up to file their papers on the first day of registration.
Cambodia’s civic space open, UN told
The statement was in response to concerns expressed by UN special rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia Vitit Muntarbhorn about the “regression” of the country’s civic…
Sri Lanka faces 13-hour blackouts, hospitals stop surgery as crisis deepens
The country had been under severe electricity rationing since the start of the month, due to a combined lack of electricity from hydropower and the inability to pay for coal and…
Give ICC, rights advocates data on seized drugs: Duterte
According to the leader, giving the data should make the ICC and rights advocates understand his sentiments on illegal drugs.