Riding on G-7 success, Japan PM Fumio Kishida eyes early election
Although Mr Kishida said on May 21 he was not thinking of dissolving Parliament now, experts feel he may not be able to resist as favourable conditions stack up.
Philippines seeks ADB’s help in reviving food stamp program
President Marcos also discussed with ADB its partnership with the Civil Service Commission on digital technology and other “large-scale” projects.
Thai coalition seals deal, pledges to rewrite Constitution and recognise same-sex marriage
The goals were among 23 outlined in a deal drawn up after negotiations led by the Move Forward Party, which won the most seats in the election.
Gibran-Prabowo brouhaha signals PDI-P unease with Jokowi
The PDI-P decided not to sanction the eldest son of Jokowi over a controversy that came amid a growing contingent of the President’s supporter groups.
Vietnam National Assembly’s fifth plenary session begins, important laws on agenda
The Assembly will address various important matters, including socio-economic issues, state budget, and supervision.
Long-lost India-Pakistan siblings reunite after 75 years at Kartarpur
During the partition in 1947, the family of Sardar Bhajan Singh, who resided in Indian Punjab, were separated.
‘Destruction’ from within: Linguist calls for efforts to safeguard Korean language
Korean Language Society chairperson laments the diminishing respect for Korean language from native speakers, public organisations and media.
Timor Leste heads to the polls in parliamentary election
The upcoming poll is the country's fifth parliamentary election since gaining its independence in 2002.
Protect peace, avoid a return to ‘dark times’: Cambodia PM
Hun Sen noted that a vast majority of Cambodians have an understanding of the tragedy that overtook their ancestral land swept up in war.
After 25 years of reform, Indonesia’s democracy back on slippery slope
The potential return of the military in civilian life and no commitment to resolve past abuses, paint a grim picture of democratic backsliding.