Philippine ex-president Duterte now wants ICC judges disqualified
Mr. Duterte's defence team wants them disqualified for supposedly having already decided on the issue of jurisdiction when they allowed the prosecution in 2021 to open a probe…
Incumbents, reelectionists, known faces rule Metro Manila mayoral races
Incumbent local chief executives, re-electionists and personalities from powerful political families dominated the results of the mayoral elections in Metro Manila. Most of the…
What it costs and spending limits running for president in South Korea
With W58.8b ($41.3m) spending cap per candidate, fundraising becomes a fierce battleground.
Nepal overhauling outdated intellectual property law
A stronger law is in the works to tackle rampant imitation of popular brands and protect original creations.
Detained in The Hague, ex-Philippines president Duterte wins hometown mayoral election
His daughter, impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, told reporters after casting her vote earlier in the day that plans were already underway to ensure he would officially become…
Myanmar opposition says junta airstrike kills 17 school children
The school, which is operated by the shadow National Unity Government, is in the central Myanmar town of Depayin in the Sagaing region, about 160 km (100 miles) north of Mandalay…
South Korea’s presidential candidates launch campaigns with 3 weeks to go
The early contours of the contest are emerging, with Lee Jae-myung of the main liberal Democratic Party of Korea holding a commanding lead in the polls. Meanwhile, Kim Moon-soo of…
Vietnam launches 10-year golden visa to boost tourism and investment
According to a Times of India report, the golden visa offers long-term, renewable residency to individuals who contribute to Vietnam’s tourism, innovation, or economy, with the…
South Korean politicians use ‘mukbang,’ YouTube livestreaming to engage with voters
This culture of connecting with fans through casual livestreaming is a staple of the K-pop industry, but has now seeped into the realm of politics.
Nepal moves towards nationwide child grant expansion
High-level stakeholders — including MPs, senior government officials, development partners, and civil society representatives — urged stronger investment in early childhood.