Thailand’s two biggest rival political parties could be forming an alliance in a bid to limit the powers of the military junta ahead of the polls expected in February 2019. Read more…
Cambodia’s one-party legislature on Thursday confirmed Prime Minister Hun Sen for another five-year term, cementing his status as one of the world’s longest-serving leaders. Read more…
Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday said that a proclamation voiding the amnesty granted to Sen. Antonio Trillanes shows that the Duterte administration would do everything to silence its critics. Read more…
Writing on his Facebook page today (3 Sep), MP Seah Kian Peng finally capitulated and apologised to Singapore Democratic Party amidst online pressure from social media. Read more…
Australia and Indonesia have pledged closer strategic ties in the Indian and Pacific Oceans in what is being seen as a sign of growing concern about China’s militarisation in the South China Sea. Read more…
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Week of 31 of August – 7 of September 2018
CAMBODIA
Cambodia’s One-Party Parliament Slammed as ‘Bogus’ Amid Opening Session
September 5, 2018
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James Ricketson’s daughter pleads for release of film-maker jailed in Cambodia
September 4, 2018
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INDONESIA
Erick Thohir Shortlisted as Jokowi’s Campaign Team Leader
September 4, 2018
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President Joko Widodo announces bid for 2032 Olympics
September 1, 2018
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MALAYSIA
HeveaBoard’s chairman passes away
September 3, 2018
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PHILIPPINES
Robredo condemns controversial remarks
September 4, 2018
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Robredo urges Duterte to certify Bawas Presyo Bill as urgent
September 5, 2018
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SINGAPORE
Netizens laud SDP for their classy reaction to the Teo Soh Lung-Seah Kian Peng saga
September 5, 2018
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TAIWAN
Taiwan’s former president Chen Shui-bian calls for island to vote on whether it wants to be part of China
September 6, 2018
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Why is HK delaying work visa for Taiwan agency official?
September 7, 2018
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THAILAND
Thailand’s Politicians will have about 2 months to campaign. Will they be ready?
September 6, 2018
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