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Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s popularity gives ruling party momentum

Meanwhile, the newly formed main opposition Centrist Reform Alliance has yet to see a bounce in its support, and will be scrambling to endear itself to more voters before next…

  • Published: January 30, 20268:20 am
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Thailand’s reformist Natthaphong is frontrunner ahead of February vote, polls show

The elections in February have settled into a three-way race between PM Anutin’s conservative Bhumjaithai Party, the former ruling Pheu Thai Party, and the reformist People’s…

  • Published: January 30, 20268:18 am
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Malaysia PM Anwar’s one-week ultimatum marks significant escalation in anti-graft drive, says social activist

Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, who is a member of the Malaysian Integrity Institute, said this message from Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim signals a move from "policy-making" to "personal…

  • Published: January 30, 20268:10 am
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South Korea passes law to combat scalping, piracy

Piracy is now punishable by up to seven years in prison, while ticket scalpers face fines up to 50 times the sale price.

  • Published: January 30, 20268:05 am
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Site of former home of Singapore founding PM Lee Kuan Yew gazetted for acquisition

The aim is to safeguard and preserve the site in keeping with its historic significance and national importance, said the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and National Heritage…

  • Published: January 29, 20268:58 am
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Students in Indonesia’s flood-hit Sumatra still studying in tents two months after disaster

Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Atip Latipulhayat said that a total of 4,859 schools across three provinces in Sumatra were damaged by floods.

  • Published: January 29, 20268:45 am
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South Korean former first lady gets 1 year, 8 months for church bribery

The court acquitted Ms Kim of other charges, including her alleged participation in the Deutsch Motors stock manipulation scheme and the illegal obtaining of public opinion…

  • Published: January 29, 20268:40 am
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As campaigns go digital, Nepal’s election integrity is at stake

Nepal's Election Commission and security agencies increase monitoring to fight fake news and misinformation.

  • Published: January 29, 20268:35 am
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Nipah virus outbreak in India: What you need to know about the disease

The Nipah virus is not very contagious, an expert said, adding that direct human transmission is rare and no instances of the virus spreading through casual contact have been…

  • Published: January 29, 20268:35 am
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Hanoi approves landmark resolution on master plan with 100-year vision

The new master plan sets out to position the capital city not only as the nation’s political and administrative centre, but also as a central growth pole capable of creating…

  • Published: January 29, 20268:30 am
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