Hun Sen urges ministry to upgrade national railways
He said these railways are failing to facilitate domestic shipping and connectivity to Cambodia’s neighbours, due to top speeds of only up to 20-30km/h along some stretches.
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Why the no-trust motion was as serious a ‘sin’ as the NA deputy speaker’s legal acrobatics
The writer proposes that political stability and some basic rules of transition have to be agreed upon, if the politicians and the unelected stakeholders do not want an economic…
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.
IMF to ‘continue its support to Pakistan’, will engage on policies once new govt is in place
The statement comes amid political chaos in the country, especially in the aftermath of President Dr Arif Alvi's dissolution of the National Assembly.
Japan’s Kishida keeps approval rating over 50% through 6 months in office: Yomiuri poll
Since this poll began in Jan 1979 during Masayoshi Ohira’s time as prime minister, only three other administrations had achieved more than 50% rating.
Coal shortages puts Vietnam’s thermal power plants at risk
Insufficient coal supply, coupled with low coal in reserve, has forced many thermal power plants to operate under capacity or shut down temporarily in late March.
Covid-19, Russia behind Kishida Cabinet’s high approval rating
The Cabinet has taken a firm stance against Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, and successfully avoided a collapse of the medical system despite the highest number of…
‘It’s unpopular’: Majority of Indonesians surveyed reject extending presidential terms
Recent talk about delaying the elections or extending the presidential term limit have also negatively impacted President Jokowi’s approval rating, according to the survey.