Three cardinal rules for building democratic governance in Bangladesh
Citizens want elected leaders to govern properly, a professionalised bureaucracy to implement properly, an activated judicial hierarchy to adjudicate properly, and an empowered…
National affairs
ICT-1 frames crimes against humanity charges against Bangladeshi ex-PM adviser, ex-law minister
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 sets February 10 for opening statements.
Government maps Laos’ development path to 2030
The development plan outlines six main objectives and 26 focus work plans aimed at accelerating growth, improving living standards, and strengthening national resilience.
Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Lam seeks presidency in China-style expanded power mandate
Should Mr Lam succeed, the military, a powerful faction within the party, would give up the presidency in exchange for maintaining a broad autonomy over the promotion of its…
Anti-corruption commission’s presence, more oversight urged for Malaysia’s defence matters
Defence analyst Zaki Salleh said the ministry, especially the Armed Forces, must be serious in eradicating corruption and other forms of wrongdoing.
Bill on sharing of Singapore citizen data passed in Parliament amid MPs’ call for safeguards, transparency
The amended Public Sector (Governance) Act enables government agencies to share data with external partners, like social service agencies for more effective community services.
Amid disasters, worsening geopolitics, Indonesia’s ‘theatre state’ could reach its limit
There are democratic practices that are deployed to bind a nation together, whereas in an authoritarian society, rituals and theater are imposed upon the masses to instill fear…
Why South Korean ex-president Yoon’s sentencing request was postponed — and what it means for the ruling
Court delays sentencing request to Tuesday, but experts say ruling schedule will remain unchanged.
Thai PM Anutin says 11 deep south blasts aimed to disrupt local polls, not terrorism
The incidents occurred in Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani, and resulted in no fatalities.
Malaysia’s Defence Ministry to focus on modernisation, readiness in 2026: minister
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry has been allocated RM21.74bil under Budget 2026, a 2.92% increase compared with 2025.