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election

Asia & Pacific 3 weeks ago

Myanmar junta chief admits election won't be nationwide

Critics and many Western nations view the election - due to start in late December and the first sin...

Asia & Pacific 4 weeks ago

ASEAN to discuss Myanmar election observers at October summit

The invitation to send election observers was extended to all ASEAN member states.

Academia 1 month ago

Dynasties still dominate Southeast Asian politics

Dynasties are central to Southeast Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched and f...

Markets 1 month ago

Big-spending next Japan PM Takaichi boosts stocks

Japanese stocks and bond yields soared and the yen fell on Monday, after conservative China hawk and...

Politics 1 month ago

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KPU walks back policy to restrict public access to election candidate records

The General Elections Commission (KPU) has walked back its controversial decision to restrict access...

Asia & Pacific 2 months ago

Myanmar junta sets Dec. 28 poll date despite raging civil war

Myanmar's junta said Monday that long-promised elections will start on December 28, despite a ra...

Asia & Pacific 2 months ago

Malaysia minister to seek clarity from Myanmar on election

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, who will be accompanied by his counterparts from Thailand,...

Editorial 3 months ago

PDI-P is just a symptom

Political parties have become effective tools for the elite—whether civilians, military or bus...

Opinion 3 months ago

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Analysis: Indonesia's election debate: A step backward?

Indonesia's political elite are once again pushing to alter the system for regional head electio...

Asia & Pacific 3 months ago

Taiwan votes in high-stakes recall election

Taiwanese voters turned out at schools, temples and community centers on Saturday to cast their ball...