It became official yesterday that the contest for the Democrat Party leader’s seat is a three-horse race, with the current holder being challenged by two colleagues. Incumbent Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, former party MP Warong Dechgitvigrom and former deputy leader Alongkorn Ponlaboot applied yesterday to take part in the contest at the party’s headquarters. Read more…
DPP plans to address weak areas. The party is asking members to meet the needs of Yilan’s townships amid reports that even President Tsai Ing-wen is upset over a lack of unity. Read more…
The House of Representatives last night restored Vice President Leni Robredo to the line of succession to the presidency during the transition to the envisioned federal system. Robredo’s reinclusion came in the form of an amendment presented by Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. to the draft federal constitution the House is considering. Read more…
New faces to lead Gerakan. A total of 23 posts, including the three top leadership posts, will be contested at the Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan) national delegate conference this Nov 17. Its incumbent president, Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong said the three top posts were that of the president, deputy president and senior vice-president. Read more…
Asean remains committed to upholding the open and rules-based multilateral trading system that has long underpinned the region’s economic growth, and will work together to ensure that no one is left behind in the march for progress, its leaders vowed yesterday. Read more…
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Week of 05 of October 2018 – 12 of October 2018
CAMBODIA
Opposition leader Sochua denounces Cambodian Prime Minister
October 11, 2018
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Cambodians in Japan lodge protest with Hun Sen
October 7, 2018
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INDONESIA
A New Indonesian Quake Killed Three People in Java and Shook Bali
October 10, 2018
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Indonesia extends search for quake, tsunami victims
October 12, 2018
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MALAYSIA
Malaysia says it will end death penalty for all crimes
October 11, 2018
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PHILIPPINES
Minority senators ask Duterte to suspend excise tax on fuel
October 10, 2018
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LP slams Arroyo’s appointment of Arenas as Batanes caretaker
October 12, 2018
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TAIWAN
Tsai’s National Day speech sends tough message to Beijing
October 11, 2018
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Tsai Ing-wen: New Southbound Policy starting to bear fruit
October 11, 2018
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THAILAND
Pressure mounts for collusion probe
October 10, 2018
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