Kishida announces new LDP leadership team
Taro Aso will be new party vice president.
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Manny Pacquiao hangs up his gloves for good
Pacquiao announced his decision via a video posted on his Facebook page
How Fumio Kishida might steer Japan as the next Prime Minister
He has vowed to appoint a ministerial aide on human rights issues, rattling China.
Japan’s ruling party kingmaker Nikai kept cards close to his chest
Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai's tenure has been the longest in the party's history.
South Korea’s military unveils plans for AI-powered, agile Army
The Army said it will employ artificial intelligence-powered drones to facilitate decision-making on the battlefield
S’pore’s total population falls 4.1% to 5.45 million as Covid-19 hits foreign workforce numbers
This year's decline stemmed largely from the 10.7 per cent decrease in the non-resident population, which fell to 1.47 million as of June.
Election to replace LDP President Suga takes place today
There are sharp differences among the 4 hopefuls over the country's overall energy policy.
Draft of Japan’s cybersecurity strategy names China, Russia and North Korea as a threat
The New Cybersecurity Strategy also includes cooperation with the United States, Australia, India and Asean.
Majority of Filipinos say Duterte VP bid violates Constitution
Less than 40 per cent of those polled want him to run in the next elections.
Key body that picks Hong Kong leader formed, paving way for ‘conducive’ politics
This is the first election in Hong Kong since an electoral reform law was passed in late May. Only one of two opposition-leaning candidates won.