Indonesia’s political parties await ruling on presidential age limit
The court is currently reviewing three petitions seeking to change the current 40-year-old minimum age limit of presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
Politics
Navigating the future: Hun Manet’s formative years offer subtle hints
As the nation anticipates a change of guard, all eyes now turn to PM Hun Sen's son Hun Manet, who is slated to assume the role on August 22.
I should have forced the issue sooner’: PM Lee explains approach to Tan Chuan-Jin, Cheng Li Hui affair
He added that by giving the matter some time, he had hoped to give them a softer exit, and save them and their families the pain and embarrassment they are suffering now.
Move Forward Party apologises to supporters for being unable to form government
However, the party would still work wholeheartedly to push forward its political ideology, said party secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon.
Pheu Thai leader explains why Move Forward was dropped like a hot potato
Now that it has backed away from the eight-party alliance, Pheu Thai will likely have no option but to join junta-backed parties to ensure sufficient parliamentary votes.
Thailand’s political dysfunction must end this month, business lobby group warns
A representative said that the lack of progress these days is eroding business confidence to invest further, which is not good for the country's competitiveness.
Marcos meets with predecessor Duterte to discuss Xi Jinping talk
Before the meeting, President Marcos said Duterte need not get permission to meet with President Xi.
Honoring first ladies as the presidents’ soft power
The writer says it is time for the nation to pay tribute to the six Indonesian first ladies.
Amid inflation, pre-elections, and dengue, Bangladesh is in a fix
The writer says that unless the general population of Bangladesh engages in claiming and protecting their rights, the uncertainties, sufferings, and exploitation will continue…
Myanmar junta cuts 6 years from Suu Kyi’s 33-year jail term in partial pardon
Ms Suu Kyi, who last week moved from prison to house arrest in the capital Naypyitaw, has been in detention since the military coup in early 2021.