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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

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PM Manet faces down critics of policies as short-sighted

PM Manet said he only serves the people, who hold the true power, explaining that the CPP attracted over 82 per cent of the vote, equivalent to more than 6.4 million Cambodians,…

  • Published: October 31, 202310:09 am
  • Author Samban Chandara
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Bhutan’s National Assembly dissolves today

According to the constitution, the Interim Government shall consist of a Chief Advisor and other Advisors appointed by the King of Bhutan within 15 days after the dissolution of…

  • Published: October 31, 202310:08 am
  • Author Dechen Dolkar
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Remote working for Jakarta public employees fails to tackle pollution

Home to over 10 million residents, Jakarta has been grappling with deteriorating air quality, which is mainly caused by the transportation sector, according to official data.

  • Published: October 31, 20238:56 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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President Marcos to voters: Pick best bet, don’t yield to vote-buying

President Marcos also assured the public that they are monitoring reports and that the election commission is doing everything possible to stop vote-buying.

  • Published: October 31, 20238:54 am
  • Author Gabriel Pabico Lalu
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Indonesia kickstarts Jakarta LRT extension, set to complete in 2026

The extension, dubbed phase 1B, will increase the total length of the rail-link to 12.2 kilometers. Currently, phase 1A of the project connects Pegangsaan Dua in Kelapa Gading and…

  • Published: October 31, 20238:50 am
  • Author Yohana Belinda
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Nothing political about kissing Paetongtarn’s hand, says PM Srettha

Responding to criticism, the premier said the gesture only signified his love and care for Paetongtarn, as he considers her part of his family.

  • Published: October 30, 20232:13 pm
  • Author The Nation
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Former PM Thaksin’s daughter Paetongtarn elected as ruling Pheu Thai Party leader

The 37-year-old scion of the Shinawatra political dynasty entered politics only two years ago as Pheu Thai’s chief adviser for participation and innovation.

  • Published: October 30, 20232:10 pm
  • Author The Nation
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BNP plans tougher anti-government movement

The opposition party has been holding rallies and road marches in Dhaka and elsewhere as part of its anti-government movement for the last one and a half years peacefully, drawing…

  • Published: October 30, 20231:57 pm
  • Author Mohammad Al-Masum Molla
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Awami League ‘upbeat’ after BNP’s Saturday ‘setback’

Awami League leaders said the kind of momentum BNP tried to gather with its grand rally did not come to pass, and it has "hurt the morale of the party activists".

  • Published: October 30, 20231:52 pm
  • Author Partha Pratim Bhattacharjee
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‘Vote-buying’ in Philippines prevalent, with cash, health cards offered

Despite warnings from authorities, vote-buying and vote-selling remain prevalent in several areas in the Visayas and in Bulacan province in Luzon.

  • Published: October 30, 20238:54 am
  • Author Philippine Daily Inquirer

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