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Prime-Minister

Asia & Pacific 17 hours ago

PREMIUM
Prabowo to host bilateral meeting with Malaysia's Anwar

During the meeting, both leaders are expected to ‘intensify diplomatic efforts’ to ease tensions in the Middle East and ensure the continuity of global trade and supply chains that are critical for Indonesia and Malaysia.

Europe 1 month ago

Optimist-in-chief Rob Jetten to lead Dutch government

The 38-year-old's self-professed "positive message" and youthful energy helped pull off a stunning win over the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) in last year's election.

Asia & Pacific 1 month ago

Japan's Takaichi poised for landslide victory, poll shows

A strong showing in Sunday's election would solidify Takaichi's grip on her party and give a mandate for her expansionary fiscal policy, which could heighten concerns about Japan's finances and push bond yields higher.

Asia & Pacific 2 months ago

Malaysia to push for two-term limit for prime ministers

In a speech to civil servants, Anwar said his administration will table a parliamentary bill to limit the tenure of prime ministers to a maximum of 10 years, a measure that was part of his ruling coalition's election pledges in 2022.

Asia & Pacific 3 months ago

Judge jails ex-Malaysian PM Najib for 15 more years after new graft conviction

Sequerah convicted the 72-year-old former leader on all four counts of abuse of power as well as all 21 counts of money laundering, involving around 2.28 billion ringgit (US$554 million) from the fund.

Asia & Pacific 3 months ago

Thai party nominates ex-leader Thaksin's nephew as PM candidate

Thaksin, a 76-year-old political heavyweight and one of Thailand's richest people, is currently serving a prison sentence in Bangkok for corruption during his time in office.

Asia & Pacific 4 months ago

Abhisit shares experiences as Thai premier at leadership lecture

Abhisit shared insights into his pivotal political decisions and reflected on the evolving political dynamics in Southeast Asia.

Asia & Pacific 5 months ago

Thai PM to sign Cambodia ceasefire deal, skips summits over royal death

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he had asked for the ceasefire ceremony to be held on Sunday morning, after which he would return to Thailand.