Philippine president’s daughter withdraws from mayor re-election
Ms Sara Duterte-Carpio made the announcement in a statement on Facebook but declined to give reasons for her decision
Presidential contenders target voters in their 20s and 30s
They're both aware that lack of support from this demographic presents major challenges for their campaigns
Key resolution to be passed at CPC meet will chart nation’s path for decades
The resolution, a touchstone document, will be only the third of its kind in the Party's 100-year history
Kishida set to tap Hayashi for Japan’s foreign minister post
Hayashi succeeds former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi who is now Liberal Democratic Party secretary general
China’s Communist Party to review achievements at sixth plenary
The CPC Central Committee will hold its sixth plenary session in Beijing from Nov 8 to 11, at which a key resolution on major historical experiences will be reviewed
Sarawak Chief Minister dissolves assembly paving way for elections
The Sarawak Legislative Assembly was due to dissolve automatically on June 7 following the expiry of its term, but the state election was suspended
Korean boys prefer working with US troops
Despite efforts by the military to introduce a better culture, young Korean men still favour the option to work with US troops stationed in the country
Political foray by Thaksin’s daughter sparks talk of family return
The youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has taken up a post in Thailand's largest opposition party, Pheu Thai, sparking rumours of a Shinawatra family…
He will take the lead on formulating large-scale economic measures, as well diplomacy and security
He will take the lead on formulating large-scale economic measures, as well diplomacy and security
Japan’s ruling coalition maintains majority
The LDP is also looking to maintain a single-party majority in the House of Representatives.