Nepali parties ramp up social media spending ahead of elections
Data from past three months show parties and candidates spending lavishly, raising concerns over transparency and targeted campaigning.
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Indonesia joins US President Trump’s Board of Peace despite domestic unease
The move came after the Foreign Ministry confirmed earlier that day that Indonesia would accept President Trump’s invitation together with a coalition of countries from the…
Indonesia’s House postpones plan to scrap direct regional elections
The House of Representatives has shelved plans to revise the Regional Elections Law this year amid mounting public pushback against a renewed proposal by President Prabowo…
Heavyweights enter Nepal’s electoral race, while some sit out
Former prime ministers, party chiefs and popular mayors file nominations for the March polls.
Japan’s ruling party set to announce election pledges, consider pause on consumption tax for food
The draft pledges also include promoting “responsible and proactive public finances,” as championed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who also serves as LDP president.
Beyond bamboo diplomacy: Vietnam’s era of national rise in a volatile world
The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam marked a significant strategic pivot in the country's development, the writers say. By formalising the concept of an…
Vietnam under leader To Lam eyes China-style strongman model, 10% growth push
Analysts say the National Congress is not merely a routine leadership transition, but a key signal of Vietnam’s future policy direction in a rapidly changing global environment.
Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case
Special Counsel Cho Eun-suk had sought a 15-year prison term, arguing that Han played a key role before and after the declaration of martial law. It is rare for a court to impose…
Workers’ Party rejects Singapore PM Wong’s invitation to nominate another elected MP as Leader of the Opposition
In a statement issued on Jan 21, the Prime Minister’s Office said the Government accepts the WP’s decision. It added that the office of the LO will remain vacant till the WP…
1,967 candidates in the race for Bangladesh’s 13th national election
305 aspirants, meanwhile, withdrew their candidacy, the Election Commission says.