Vietnam’s national leadership struggle will impact ASEAN
A politically stable Vietnam is instrumental in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Politics
The Peshawar bombing is a tragic illustration of the failed policy of suing for peace with a terror group
At least where the menace of terrorism is concerned, the government and opposition need to close ranks and put up a united front.
Anwar faces accusations of nepotism for appointing daughter as adviser
Despite the fact that she is not being paid, critics say the appointment looks like nepotism, as Izzah does not have experience in economics and finance.
Pakistan makes no improvement on corruption perception index: Report
The country ranked 140 out of 180 countries — a position unchanged from the last year, the report shows.
Umno purge: Tun Faisal latest to be sacked from party
Tun Faisal, who was suspended in 2021, said he had appealed his previous six-year suspension due to the way it was questionably decided.
As allies, Jokowi, Prabowo reap mutual benefits
Almost nine years on from their first election debate, the two politicians have cemented a symbiotic relationship that many believe will benefit both in 2024.
Malaysia’s ex-PMs Mahathir, Muhyiddin sued over termination of high-speed rail project with S’pore
The plaintiff is seeking to compel the defendants to pay RM1 million in damages and compensation to every Malaysian citizen, a new report said.
Contentious election looms in Myanmar
Two years after the Feb 1, 2021 coup in Myanmar, the country is locked in a vicious multi-front war.
1MDB saga: Pay up, PM Anwar tells Goldman Sachs
A 2020 settlement called for Goldman Sachs to pay US$2.5 billion and guaranteeing the return of US$1.4 billion of assets seized by authorities around the world, in exchange for…
India’s top court to hear pleas challenging ban on BBC documentary
The government has dismissed as a biased "propaganda piece", and blocked the sharing of any clips from it on social media.