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Japan Government, Ruling Parties Relieved by Approval Rating But Concerns Remain Ahead of Lower House Election

Ishiba has always ranked high in opinion polls asking who would be most suitable as the next prime minister. Therefore, the latest survey is believed to reflect public approval of…

  • Published: October 4, 20248:45 am
  • Author Koichiro Shigematsu
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Former Singapore transport minister Iswaran sentenced to 12 months’ jail

Judge says former minister abused position to accept gifts.

  • Published: October 3, 202412:40 pm
  • Author Nadine Chua, Wong Shiying, and Andrew Wong
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How will PM Ishiba appeal to the public by dissolving the Diet early?: The Japan News

It is unprecedented for an upcoming prime minister to announce the dissolution of the House of Representatives for a snap election before taking office.

  • Published: October 3, 202411:35 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Paralysis of Constitutional Court looms as justice vacancies imminent.

  • Published: October 3, 202411:33 am
  • Author The Korea Herald
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Japan’s new Prime Minister Ishiba faces foreign, security policy dilemmas

From the perspective of the Japan-U.S. alliance and in terms of running the government, PM Ishiba seems to have realized that there are many things he will have to postpone or…

  • Published: October 3, 20249:00 am
  • Author Yujiro Okabe and Masashi Yamaguchi
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Prabowo-Megawati meeting will be good for the country, says Indonesian President Jokowi

President Jokowi said the planned meeting was an indication of good relationships among political leaders and that it could have positive results for the country's development.

  • Published: October 3, 20248:45 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Prosecution closes South Korean first lady’s ‘Dior bag’ case amid opposition uproar

President Yoon again vetoes bills for special probe of first lady; opposition renews call for revote.

  • Published: October 3, 20248:30 am
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Thai ‘red shirts’ turn ‘orange’ for change as former PM Thaksin’s moves divide supporters

Orange is shorthand for the progressive People’s Party, led by 37-year-old Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut. Meanwhile, "red shirt” groups are associated with former Thai PM Thaksin…

  • Published: October 2, 202411:15 am
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Japan’s new Prime Minister Ishiba forms cabinet, announces Lower House dissolution on Oct. 9

The new Cabinet will focus its efforts on restoration and reconstruction in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and the vitalisation of local economies, among…

  • Published: October 2, 20248:42 am
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Election season kicks off in the Philippines as familiar, new faces file candidacy

As of posting, the Commission on Elections said about a dozen aspirants filed their certificate of candidacy for senator, while a number of party-list representatives filed the…

  • Published: October 2, 20247:55 am
  • Author Dianne Raine U. Sampang and John Eric Mendoza

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