Indonesian rupiah holds firm hours before election
With a BI reference rate of Rp 15,585 on Tuesday, it hit the highest value so far this month just before the election.
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Indonesian consumer confidence inches higher ahead of election
The increase in consumer confidence is backed by improving metrics in people’s expectations of current income and job availability.
1MDB trial: Abu Kassim was replaced to protect Najib from investigation, says witness
The court also heard an audio recording of a conversation between former PM Najib and the executive officer of Mubadala UAE, where the witness stated that the discussion was about…
Disgraced South Korean ex-minister to launch new party ahead of election
The announcement follows the Seoul High Court’s decision to uphold a lower court ruling to sentence Cho to two years in prison and a 6 million won (US$4,518) fine.
Live Coverage: Indonesia decides 2024
After six hours of voting, polling stations in western Indonesia have closed, with official results expected to be released in March.
Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi, demands release of MNREGA funds to West Bengal
Gandhi’s letter to PM Modi on MNREGA funds issue is also seen as an attempt to pacify West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who has refused to have an alliance with the…
Indonesia’s civil society questions election integrity
The three-day cooling period to end months of election campaigning has been anything but quiet with civil society protesting ethics violations.
All roads lead to coalition
However, closed-door meetings belie denials of ‘consensus’ between PML-N, PPP camps.
Live news: Read the latest on Pakistan’s elections here
Read Dawn's exclusive reporting on the 2024 Pakistan elections, right as it develops.
Collating 43 years’ worth of asset declarations an impossible task: Dr Mahathir’s sons
The investigation into Former PM Mahathir's son, Mirzan, was reported to be in relation to information contained in the Panama Papers on his business activities related to sales…