Fair poll goal in Thailand within reach
As the royal decree for the general election has been issued, the countdown for the country’s return to democracy has officially begun.
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Thai royal decree confirms general election in 2019
A royal decree for Thailand’s general election was issued, to be followed by the announcement of the election date.
Thailand’s election might be delayed for one month: deputy PM
Thailand’s long-awaited election might be held one month later than scheduled.
Beginning of the end for Duterte?
The solidity and local rootedness of Filipino political dynasties are formidable obstacles to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s continued survival.
Election security upped
PM has issued a sub-decree increasing the amount of commanders of election security forces for the upcoming sub-national election.
Congo opposition leader Tshisekedi named presidential winner
Democratic Republic of Congo’s electoral commission declares Tshisekedi the winner.
Thailand: Time to stick to poll plan
With numerous general election promises given and then broken by the military regime since 2015, Thailand cannot afford to abort the February 24 poll plan.
The year in review
The year saw many intriguing developments, along with several tragedies that included a spate of deadly wine poisonings in Kratie province and the cover up of a murder.
Presidential election kicks off in DR Congo
Voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo cast their ballots in the election.
2018: A challenging year indeed for Cambodia
2018 was a dramatic, challenging year for Cambodia. It will be remembered amongst others, for the movers and shakers in the political sector, external pressure on trade and politics and domestic policies.
Zimbabwe’s military used excessive force to quell post-election violence: report
Zimbabwe’s military used excessive force.
Redrawing boundaries, lawsuits cast doubt on credibility of Thai election
Thailand will soon hold its first election since the military seized power in a 2014 coup.
Malaysian reform dynamics
Despite the flurry of reforms, announcements, prosecutions and policy changes since the election, most legal changes – such as abolition of the death penalty – remain to be implemented in Malaysia.
Thai junta lifts military-imposed ban on political activities
Thai political parties are now free to woo votes as part of their electoral campaigns.
Indian state elections could halt Modi’s winning streak
Modi is staring at election losses in big heartland states, polls show.
Union leaders due in court on Friday
Phnom Penh Municipal Court will on Friday begin the trial of six union leaders charged over their roles in deadly protests following the 2013 election.
China heaps pressure on Taiwan president after election defeat
Chinese state media heaped pressure on Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.
Fiji prime minister wins election to serve a second term
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama will stay in power for a second term.
For election hackers, a new and more dangerous tool
Deepfake technology can enable users anywhere to fabricate video of virtually anyone, doing and saying anything. With the help of artificial intelligence, the technology allows users to combine and superimpose images on to existing source video.
Bangladesh opposition alliance ‘to rescue democracy’
Opposition parties in Bangladesh say it plans to contest the December 23 election.
Argentine recession seen bottoming out in first quarter: IMF
Argentina’s shrinking economy will bottom out in the first three months of next year.
The Coming of ‘Disruptive Politics’ in Asia
A few years back, the world was shocked by the political developments in Europe which saw the rise of right-wing nationalism across several countries in the continent.
Trump, Obama make dueling election appearances
Trump and Obama make duelling election appearances, offering sharply different views.
Maldives’ Supreme Court upholds president’s vote defeat
The Maldives’ Supreme Court dismisses the outgoing president’s petition.
Bar association re-elects incumbent president
Attorney Suon Visal becomes the Bar Association of Cambodia’s president.
Death toll rises to 22 in Afghan election rally bomb blast
22 are dead, while 36 others wounded in a bomb blast on an election gathering.
Former opposition party cheats supporters, Hun Sen says
Prime Minister Hun Sen told his supporters in New York that the former opposition party has deceived Cambodian people living abroad into giving it the money with promise to offer them government positions if it won the election.
Will Abe’s agenda affect Japan?
The problem is that it is unclear whether Mr Abe has anything new to offer Japanese voters after six years in power.
Top Zimbabwe court confirms Mnangagwa’s presidential election victory
Constitutional Court confirms election victory.
CPP dismisses question of legitimacy
Former main opposition party releases a statement challenging the legitimacy of Hun Sen’s candidacy as Prime Minister.
