CALD releases another opinion piece from the Silver Lining Series by former CALD Chair, Sam Rainsy, entitled “Finding a Way Forward for Cambodia after Sham Elections”. Read more…
The president of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen, has vowed to fight against Chinese pressure after the island lost the diplomatic allegiance of El Salvador to Beijing. Read more…
Cambodia opposition leader Kem Sokha was denied bail on Wednesday (Aug 22) after almost a year in jail on treason charges that critics say were trumped up by premier Hun Sen to gift himself a free run in last month’s election. Read more…
There can be no moving on unless there is an admission of guilt.
This was the message of Liberal Party senators Francis Pangilinan and Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV to Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos, who advised the nation to move on regarding the abuses committed by the administration of her father, the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Read more…
Ex-PM Abhisit Vejjajiva tells Asia Times he doubts elections will be held anytime soon but that popular pressure is building for a return to democracy. Read more…
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Week of 18 of August – 24 of August 2018
CAMBODIA
Cambodia: Free Opposition Leader Kem Sokha
August 22, 2018
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UK minister ‘dismayed’ at Kingdom’s current affairs
August 23, 2018
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INDONESIA
Jokowi’s PDI-P open to endorsement from Rizieq Shihab with VP candidate Ma’ruf Amin as mediator
August 21, 2018
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Prabowo Wants to Meet Jokowi, PDIP Welcomes
August 18, 2018
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MALAYSIA
Mah: Healthy participation in party polls a good sign for Gerakan
August 22, 2018
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PHILIPPINES
Citizen Aquino: ‘Leni Robredo can lead country’
August 22, 2018
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Fire NFA officials for rice crisis mismanagement – Kiko Pangilinan
August 23, 2018
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SINGAPORE
Chee Soon Juan National Day Message 2018
August 21, 2018
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Inspired by Malaysia, Singapore’s political opposition parties look to work together
August 20, 2018
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TAIWAN
Taiwan Leader’s US Visit Gives Boost at Home, Enrages China
August 22, 2018
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THAILAND
Former Thai PM Abhisit Recommends Stateless Student-Turned-Paper Plane Champion for Citizenship
August 18, 2018
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PM insists polls will be held in February
August 22, 2018
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MYANMAR
Ties with military not bad: Suu Kyi
August 22, 2018
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