Balancing legacy and ambition: The Jakarta Post
For many Indonesians, Prabowo's ascension to the presidency is a significant political moment, one that caps a long and dramatic journey. Once branded as a fiery agent of former…
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Laos hails ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly chairmanship, resolutions adopted
The 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45) yielded productive results, with 37 resolutions considered and adopted after a series of meetings…
Vietnam State President Luong Cuong sworn in
The newly-elected State President reaffirmed Vietnam's consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace and friendship.
Indonesian President Prabowo presents largest cabinet in decades
Prabowo’s Cabinet is the largest since 1966 when the nation’s first President Sukarno formed an administration of 132 ministers in an extremely tense political situation after…
Thai PM Paetongtarn says she’s not worried about Election Commission probe
Thai Election Commission accepts complaints, agrees to look into ex-PM Thaksin’s ‘domination’ over Pheu Thai and its six coalition partners.
The end of an era: The Jakarta Post
In the last few years of his administration, Jokowi set a dangerous precedent that future leaders may be tempted to emulate. And the impact on the political perspectives of the…
Outlook for renewed growth must be presented: The Japan News
The Liberal Democratic Party has pledged to provide cash benefits to low-income households. The LDP apparently is thinking it is necessary to take measures to support households…
Indonesia President Prabowo appoints 53 cabinet ministers, including Jokowi ally
Prabowo first unveiled his cabinet line up on Sunday evening after he took the oath of office, and named his cabinet "Merah Putih" (Red-and-White cabinet), referring to the colors…
Former Philippine president Duterte invited to House quad panel hearing on drug war
During the panel’s recent hearing, retired police colonel Royina Garma alleged that Mr Duterte and other high-ranking officials during his administration sanctioned covert…
Prabowo, Gibran sworn in as president, VP
Sunday’s inauguration marked the start of Prabowo’s presidency, following his landslide win in February’s presidential election, his third attempt after losing twice to his…