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
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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
Political dynasties ‘not bad’ and are here to stay, says Duterte
To change that both the Constitution and the country's culture will need to change, he told an audienc
King promulgates ‘dual citizen’ ban for top posts
The amendments ban dual citizenship for the prime minister and presidents of the National Assembly, Senate and Constitutional Council
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
Palace confirms Duterte thinking about running for senator in 2022
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Duterte might reconsider his decision to retire from politics, if he thinks it might help the country
Ex-Prosecutor General Yoon wins presidential nomination of main opposition People Power Party
Yoon won 47.85 percent of votes cast in a four-day poll of party members and the general public this week
Health ministry approves fear-free vaccination of visa overstayers
The health ministry has told prefectures that if they vaccinate foreign nationals whom they find have been staying in Japan illegally, they do not need to report the fact to…
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
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