Political compatibility as a factor in marriage
Whether it is an arranged marriage organized through traditional matchmakers or a Western-style wedding planned by the couple themselves after multiple dates and perhaps a period…
Politics
President Xi navigates tensions with Deng’s legacy over centralising political power
Deng Xiaoping is not only widely regarded as the architect of economic reforms in modern China, but also respected for his views on the need for collective leadership in the…
Dutertismo: A scam exposed?
Following a succession of public relations disasters, followed by even more disastrous performance during multiple legislative hearings, Sara Duterte has exposed herself as a poor…
Keep the dialogue going: The Korea Herald
Critics say the talk ended empty-handed, but the general consensus between the party leaders to put top priority on the livelihoods of the public deserves a high evaluation.
President Yoon’s popularity falls to 2-year low amid medical standoff
President Yoon's job approval rating dropped to 29.6 percent in the fifth week of August, down 0.4 percentage point from the previous week, as per pollster Realmeter on Monday. It…
Thai PM Paetongtarn says Cabinet list ready for royal endorsement this week
New PM confirms all nominees’ qualifications have been checked and said she is confident there will be no future concerns.
The pain of the privileged
Where some of our politicians' activities used to be protected from scrutiny by layers of influence, these days the veil of privilege that had concealed their sordid use of power…
Former South Korean President Moon named suspect in bribery probe
Prosecutors allege his former son-in-law received preferential treatment in securing a job with an airline in return for arranging a key government appointment for the politician…
Indonesia President-elect Prabowo downplays rumours of rift with President Jokowi
Analysts warned that the social unrest and public discontent over President Jokowi’s apparent efforts to establish a political dynasty could put the beginning of Prabowo’s…
Strong support and opposition to some of former Thai PM Thaksin’s economic plans: poll
The NIDA Poll, conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration, on Sunday published the results of a public survey titled "Thaksin Thinks, PM Paetongtarn…