Japan’s moves to amend constitution face upper house delays
Unless both houses of the Diet keep in step with each other on the issue, it may affect the schedule for constitutional amendment.
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Jokowi makes last ditch attempt to salvage ‘grand alliance’
Since before the start of the political year, observers have noted Jokowi’s tendency to take some liberties in the search for his succession, more so than other presidents…
Johor ruler concerned over reports of lack of political stability
"Enough is enough. How much longer must the 30 over million people of our country endure this situation? The economy must recover, and Malaysia’s prosperity must be…
61% support constitutional revision given current security environment: Yomiuri Shimbun poll
Global circumstances including the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are believed to have influenced the result.
PM Hun Sen tells ‘foreigners’ to stop funding worker strike
He said the foreigners who are behind the protest should leave and refrain from internationalising an internal demonstration.
Thai PM candidate Paetongtarn to resume campaign after birth of child
Most analysts expect Pheu Thai Party will fall short of a landslide and will need to form an alliance.
Ganjar’s electability rebounds after U-20 slump
The Central Java governor was toeing his party’s line when he publicly voiced his opposition to the Israeli involvement in the sporting event.
Manet praises medics for Covid-19 sacrifices
At a meeting with party members and medical staff, he described the Kingdom’s medics as an “army clothed in white” and “frontline soldiers”.
Digital Security Act never misused: PM Hasina
It was not that only journalists were being targeted, but action is taken against anyone engaged in anti-social activities or provoking militant activities, she said.
All you need to know about the Thai election
Battle lines have been drawn, largely between the conservative military-backed establishment and the progressive groups that oppose military coups.