Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen Sworn in as First Female President
Tsai Ing-wen has been sworn in as the new president of Taiwan, the island’s first female leader. |
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Claiming an insurmountable lead of 24,000 votes in the vice presidential race, Liberal Party (LP) bet Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo yesterday declared victory amid allegations of irregularities in the canvassing of votes. Read more: |
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On 14-17 April 2016, the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY) held its 39th General Assembly (GA) in Istanbul, Turkey. More than 80 participants from nearly 30 countries were present to convene for the GA and for a conference with the theme “Refugees” Welcome?”. CALD Youth, as an IFLRY regional bureau member, was represented in the event by its Chairperson, Ms. Bulgan Bayasgalant. Read more: |
Over the past few years, the Philippines has quietly racked up economic growth that, by some estimates, is second only to China’s in Asia. The country’s outgoing President Benigno Aquino III has made needed investments in health and education. Yet this Southeast Asian archipelago nation of 100 million people still suffers from persistent poverty and crippling corruption.
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Announcements:7th ALDE-CALD Summit Brussels and Ghent | 30 of May – 3 of June 2016
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HONG KONG Democratic Party: Young ‘Squabs’ Ready to take Flight May 11 2016 http://harbourtimes.com/2016/05/10/democratic-party-young-squabs-ready-to-take-flight/
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Jakarta’s Largest Party PDI-P Holding Exams for 34 Aspiring Gubernatorial Candidates THAILAND |
PHILIPPINES Mar Remains Optimistic, Thanks Supporters LP Ready to fight for Honest, Clean Elections |
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