Category "Asia Politics" - List of latest news (164 results)

07/04 Myanmar's fatal quake deepens political turmoil with no path to peace, experts say

The deadly earthquake has jolted a nation devastated by a brutal civil war that displaced millions and decimated its economy.

01/04 China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war

The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties with Japan to counter China's aggression in the region.

28/03 Australia PM calls general election for May 3 amid cost of living crisis, tariff worries

Cost-of-living pressure has been on a rise since Albanese came to office, despite a plethora of measures aimed at easing households' living costs.

27/03 Japan and Brazil vow to bolster strategic ties as security and trade worries rise

The framework for defense exchanges between Japan and Brazil will include discussions on bilateral cooperation in defense equipment and technology.

26/03 South Korea opposition clears hurdle for presidency after winning legal appeal

A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday reversed a lower court's ruling and found main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung not guilty of violating election law.

26/03 Thailand prime minister survives no-confidence vote in parliament

The prime minister won the backing of 319 of 488 lawmakers present, according to Reuters.

06/03 Hong Kong's top court quashes convictions of pro-democracy Tiananmen group

Hong Kong's top court unanimously overturned on Thursday the convictions of three former members of a pro-democracy group.

24/02 UK ministers head to India in search of trade deal they hope will boost economy

Business secretary says negotiations – now in their 15th round – are a ‘top priority’ for Labour government

01/02 India targets fiscal deficit at 4.4% for 2025-26, sets path to bring down debt

A narrower budget gap signals the government's intention to remain fiscally prudent despite expectations that it should have ramped up spending.

24/01 Trump praises President Xi, says he looks forward to 'getting along with China'

During his campaign trail, Trump had floated imposing tariffs upward of 60% on Chinese goods.

15/01 South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested, local media reports

This was the second bid to arrest the impeached president, following a failed attempt on Jan.3

27/12 Political leaders and industry titans pay tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh’s passing triggered an outpouring of tributes from Indian political figures, world leaders and industry titans.

12/12 South Korean President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has lashed out at political opponents and defended his short-lived martial law order as a legal move to protect democracy.

07/12 South Korea's President Yoon survives impeachment motion after ruling party boycotts vote

The motion, tabled by opposition politicians, needed the support of two-thirds of South Korea's 300-member National Assembly to pass.

06/12 Ruling party leader says South Korea president must be suspended as soon as possible

South Korea's ruling party leader urged President Yoon's removal for attempting martial law but avoided calling for impeachment.

04/12 South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after back-track on martial law

South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later.

21/11 Adani Group slams 'baseless' New York fraud and bribery charges

India's Adani Group has denied allegations of bribery and fraud made by U.S. authorities in relation to the group's chair Gautam Adani.

29/10 Japan's political instability could cloud economic policy, herald 'revolving door' of prime ministers

Analysts predict a short tenure for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, with one noting that Japan could return to an era of "revolving door" prime ministers.

25/10 South and North Korea troops potentially entering Russia-Ukraine war unlikely to stoke regional conflict

The U.S. has confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pegging North Korean troop count at 12,000.

25/10 As the West watches Xi-Putin meetings, China touts crackdown on military goods to Russia

Beijing has walked a diplomatic tightrope throughout the Russia-Ukraine war.

24/10 Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences, boost India-China ties

Chinese President Xi and Indian PM Modi agreed to enhance communication and cooperation to resolve conflicts and improve ties strained by a 2020 military clash.

23/10 China and Russia's 'profound' ties will not change despite 'turbulent' geopolitical landscape, Xi tells Putin

Putin called the partnership "one of the main stabilizing factors in the international arena."

22/10 India, China reach pact to resolve border conflict, Indian foreign minister says

India and China agree to end a four-year military stand-off, the Indian foreign minister said on Monday, improving political and business ties between them.

21/10 China tightens export controls for tech and goods with military use, ahead of Xi's trip to Russia

China unveiled a set of regulations on export control of goods and technologies that could be used for military purposes. 

21/10 Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues

Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto took office as president on Sunday, pledging to tackle issues like corruption and boost the country's self-sufficiency.

17/10 China won't renounce use of force over Taiwan; Xi visits frontline island

China says they'll never renounce the use of force on Taiwan Wednesday, after another bout of war games and Xi's visit to scene of a famous defeat for Taiwan.

10/10 China cannot represent Taiwan and should work with Taipei on global challenges, Lai says

Taiwan doesn’t accept China’s representation but is open to cooperating on global issues like climate change, President Lai Ching-te said.

06/10 'Impossible' for People's Republic of China to be our motherland, Taiwan president says

Lai, who took office in May, is condemned by Beijing as a "separatist."

04/10 Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba asks ministers to craft economic relief package to cushion inflation impact

During his campaign, Ishiba vowed to reduce the burden on households suffering from rising living costs and showed intentions to boost rural revitalization.

03/10 U.S. bans Chinese firms in Uyghur region as Beijing fights forced labor claims

The U.S. has added two new Chinese companies to Xinjiang trade blacklist one week after Beijing launched a retaliation against forced labor claims.

03/10 Singapore's disgraced former transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark case

A Singapore court sentenced a former minister to 12 months for obstructing justice and receiving over $300,000 in gifts — the first ex-cabinet member jailed.

01/10 Japan's next prime minister is a career dissenter, but experts doubt he can govern as one

While Japan's next leader, Shigeru Ishiba, has been an outsider and Abenomics critic, it will be challenging to govern that way, some experts say.

30/09 Japan's incoming PM Ishiba calls election for Oct 27, seeks to unify party

"It is important for the new administration to be judged by the people as soon as possible," Ishiba said at a press conference.

27/09 Japan's ruling party votes to elect new leader and country's next prime minister

Japan's ruling party will elect the successor to outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday in a race likely to decide the next leader of the nation. 

24/09 Ex-minister Iswaran pleads guilty in graft case that has gripped Singapore

Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has pleaded guilty in Asian hub's rare graft trial, local media reported, as proceedings began on Tuesday.

22/09 Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning Dissanayake in early lead to become president

Dissanayake won about 53% of a million votes counted so far in the election, Sri Lanka's Election Commission data showed.

21/09 Heavily indebted Sri Lanka votes in election to decide economic future

Millions of Sri Lankans were casting their votes on Saturday to select a president who will face the task of bolstering the South Asian country's fragile economic recovery.

16/09 Philippines to continue to deploy vessels in contested South China Sea shoal

The Philippines will continuously deploy vessels in the Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, its coast guard said after a Philippine ship returned to port.

12/09 Tokyo says it 'lodged a protest' after North Korea fired missiles toward Sea of Japan

The launch came days after Kim Jong Un vowed to increase the country's nuclear capabilities.

05/09 India and Singapore agree to cooperate on chips as countries seek to strengthen partnership

"Singapore is not just a partner, it is an inspiration for every developing country. We want to create a bunch of Singapores in India," Modi said in a meeting with Wong.

04/09 India's Modi expected to usher in new era of bilateral agreements in Singapore visit

The Indian prime minister had also visited Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Poland and Brunei in the last three months since his reelection.

02/09 China urges EU to be 'objective and fair' on South China Sea issue

China urged the European Union to be "objective and fair" and careful with words and actions on South China Sea issues, after the bloc remarked on an incident.

01/09 Japan protests second territorial incursion by China in under a week

An uptick in Chinese military activity near Japan and around Taiwan in recent years has stoked concerns in Tokyo.

31/08 The first election in a decade is planned in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Here’s what to know

Muslim-majority Kashmir is divided between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan and claimed in its entirety by both.

29/08 Japan's next prime minister could be the youngest candidate in a crowded election for party leadership

Shinjiro Koizumi surfed and ate sashimi in Fukushima to quell water safety concerns. He was also the first sitting cabinet minister to take paternity leave.

28/08 China’s state media: Canada is 'shooting itself in the foot’ with new EV tariffs

On Monday, Canada announced that it would import 100% tariffs on China-made electric vehicles, effective Oct. 1.

27/08 Chinese military's airspace violation is utterly unacceptable, Japan says

Japan's defense ministry said it had scrambled jets against a Chinese reconnaissance aircraft that had briefly breached its airspace on Monday morning.

23/08 Indonesia delays ratification of election law changes as protesters try to storm parliament

Ratification of changes to Indonesia's election laws was halted Thursday as thousands protested outside parliament, with some trying to storm the building.

20/08 Australia and Indonesia seal treaty-level defense pact

Australia and Indonesia share the world's longest maritime boundary and collaborate several issues, including security, people-trafficking and drug smuggling.

16/08 Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand's youngest prime minister

Paetongtarn will become the youngest Thai prime minister and only the second woman to occupy the position, after her aunt Yingluck.

14/08 'Pulling a Joe Biden': Reactions to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's resignation

One expert said the move was reminiscent of U.S. President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race less than a month ago.

14/08 Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not run for party reelection

Kishida's decision to not run for reelection effectively means he would step down as prime minister when the party elects a new leader.

12/07 Japan warns of rising tensions over China's military drills near Taiwan

Japan warned on Friday that China risked escalating tension with Taiwan with an increase in military exercises.

08/07 India's Modi to meet Putin in Moscow as both sides seek to forge deeper ties

The meeting is significant as it's India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first bilateral trip overseas since he was reelected for a rare third term in June.

05/07 India and China to 'redouble' efforts for resolving border issues 'at the earliest'

India and China have agreed to double down on efforts to improve talks regarding their long-drawn out border issues.

17/06 Australia's Albanese, China's Li hold 'candid' talks

Li's visit, China's top-ranked official after Xi, marks a stabilization in relations between the U.S. security ally and the world's second-biggest economy.

05/06 India's stock markets erase $371 billion after ruling BJP falls short of election expectations

The All India Market Capitalization index, tracked on the Bombay Stock index, lost over $370 billion on June 4 alone.

03/06 India stocks hit record highs after exit polls predict a decisive Modi election win

Stock gauges in India hit intraday record highs, with the Nifty 50 index rising about 3% and the S&P BSE Sensex Total Return index last up about 2.6%.

15/05 Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister — the first leadership change in 20 years

Lawrence Wong takes takes over as prime minister from his predecessor Lee Hsien Loong, who has led the nation state for the last 20 years.

14/05 U.S. and Taiwan navies reportedly held secret Pacific drills in April

The U.S. and Taiwan navies reportedly conducted joint drills in the Pacific in April that officially did not take place, sources briefed on the matter said.

13/05 Indian election enters fourth phase amid heightened rhetoric over religion, inequality

India is in the fourth phase of a seven-week long general election, as campaign rhetoric became more strident over economic disparities and religious divisions.

12/05 Philippines calls for expelling Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates

China has orchestrated "repeated acts of engaging and dissemination of disinformation, misinformation and malinformation," Philippines national security adviser said.

21/04 Taiwan to discuss new funding with U.S. as Chinese warplanes get close to island

Taiwan's military said on Sunday it will discuss with the United States how to use funding for Taipei.

18/04 India kicks off the world’s largest elections this week. Here’s what you need to know

Almost a billion voters will decide whether to elect Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a third term, in an election that takes place over six weeks starting Friday.

10/04 Vietnam aims to start work on high-speed rail lines to China by 2030

This came after Vietnam and China signed dozens of cooperation agreements, including on railways, during a visit to Hanoi by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

08/04 Yellen says U.S. plans to ‘underscore’ need for China to shift policy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrapped up the fourth and final full day of her trip to China on Monday.

26/03 China says relations with Philippines at 'crossroads' amid maritime incidents

China warned the Philippines to behave cautiously and seek dialogue, saying their relations were at "crossroads" due to new confrontations between coastguards.

25/03 Singapore's former transport minister S Iswaran slapped with 8 new charges

The new charges bring his total amount of charges to 35, including corruption. Iswaran has pleaded not guilty to the earlier 27 charges.

21/03 Vietnam's president resigns, raising questions over stability

The Vietnamese Communist Party accepted the resignation of its president, the government said, a sign of political turmoil that may hurt investors' confidence.

20/03 India says China's claims over Arunachal Pradesh state 'absurd'

India's foreign ministry said that China was making "absurd claims" over Arunachal Pradesh, which will always be an "integral and inalienable part of India".

18/03 India to hold the world’s biggest election starting April in over a month-long exercise

The seven-stage election process will start April 19 and last until June 1, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi projected to win a third straight term.

16/03 Kim Jong Un enjoys a Russian luxury limousine gifted by Putin as the two nations expand ties

Kim Jong Un, 40, possess a collection of foreign-made luxury cars believed to have been smuggled into his country.

15/03 Japan's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional, high court says

Japan's high court ruled the ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional, a divisive issue among lower courts and at odds with changing public opinion.

04/03 Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan's prime minister for second term

Pakistan's new parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister for a second term on Sunday, following delays due to uncertain national elections.

27/02 Taiwan minister says 5 China coast guard ships entered waters around Kinmen

Five Chinese coast guard ships entered prohibited waters near Taiwan's Kinmen islands on Monday, a Taiwanese minister reported amid rising tension with Beijing.

26/02 Satellite images reveal floating barrier at mouth of disputed atoll in South China Sea

Satellite images of Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea reveal a new floating barrier near frequent conflict areas between Philippine and Chinese vessels.

23/02 Indonesia's next president Prabowo made big promises on the campaign trail. Can he deliver?

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is poised to become Indonesia's next president, pledging policy continuity, but questions remain about his agenda.

20/02 Taiwan minister says China coast guard triggers panic by boarding Taiwan tourist boat

14/02 Indonesia’s Defense Minister Prabowo leads in early unofficial presidential vote count

The election in Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, was only the sixth since the Southeast Asian country emerged from a military dictatorship in the late 1990s.

14/02 Indonesia is heading to the polls to elect Jokowi's presidential successor

Voters have six hours to cast their votes at one of more than 800,000 polling stations across Indonesia's 17,000 islands.

10/02 Imran Khan's PTI Victory Shakes Pakistan's Political Foundations, Signaling a New Dawn for Civilian Rule Amid Regional Complexities - Khaama Press

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05/02 TikTok election? Indonesia's presidential hopefuls battle it out on social media

In the country of 274 million, millennials and Gen Z voters make up 56.5% of the electorate — and campaigning on social media is heating up.

02/02 Taiwan elects parliament speaker ruling party views as pro-China

Taiwan's parliament elected a former presidential candidate for the largest opposition party as its new speaker, who the ruling party has said is pro-China.

01/02 India's finance minister narrows fiscal deficit estimate for 2023-2024 to 5.8%

India's finance ministry presented the country's interim budget for 2024, ahead of the highly anticipated general elections.

31/01 India will release its interim budget this week. Here's what to expect

India's finance ministry will present the country's interim budget for financial year 2024 to 2025 on Feb. 1, ahead of the highly-anticipated general elections.

30/01 A group of Japanese citizens launches a lawsuit against the police to stop alleged racial profiling

The number of non-Japanese living in Japan reached a record high last year, at nearly 3 million people.

26/01 Taiwan's political disrupter could be kingmaker in a split parliament. Here's why it matters

While Ko Wen-je lost the presidential election, his Taiwan People's Party won 8 seats in the new legislature where the major parties have no clear majority.

25/01 U.S. Navy sends first warship through Taiwan Strait post-election

The U.S. Navy said the destroyer USS John Finn transited through a corridor in the Taiwan Strait that was "beyond the territorial sea of any coastal state".

18/01 Tata Steel to shut down Port Talbot blast furnaces, putting 3,000 jobs at risk

Firm rejects union plan leaving UK on course to become only major economy unable to make steel from scratch

16/01 North Korea's Kim calls for South to be seen as 'primary foe,' warns of war

North Korea's Kim Jong Un said on Monday he had concluded that unification with the South was no longer possible.

15/01 Veteran investor David Roche says the market is getting it wrong on Taiwan's election result

Taiwan's election results place Taiwan on a "collision course with China" and the market reaction has been too sanguine, according to veteran investor David Roche.

15/01 Taiwan's new president will face a divided parliament. Here's why it matters

The lack of a parliamentary majority may force Lai Ching-te to moderate his China policy and cater more to Taiwan's disenchanted youths.

10/01 Taiwan elections: Change or continuity on the cards? China and the U.S. keep a close watch

The Jan. 13 elections in the democratically-governed island claimed by China are among the earliest held of several in other countries this year.

05/01 North Korea fires 200 artillery shells near Yeonpyeong Island; South reportedly orders evacuation

Yeonpyeong Island was shelled by North Korea back in 2010, resulting in the deaths of two South Korean marines and two civilians.

04/01 Indonesians head to the polls in February. Here are key issues dominating the elections

Indonesia is headed into weeks of political campaigning and debates before choosing its next president, vice president and members of parliament in February.

01/01 Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people

China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan, which holds elections on Jan. 13.

31/12 North Korea's Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites and produce more nuclear materials in 2024

North Korea's Kim Jong Un called for "overwhelming" war readiness to cope with U.S.-led confrontational moves, state media reported Sunday.

21/12 China revokes Taiwan tariff concessions, piles on pressure ahead of elections in the island

Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party-led government has often accused Beijing of election interference.

19/12 Tokyo prosecutors search offices of key ruling party faction

Tokyo prosecutors searched the headquarters of a political faction within LDP in connection with the biggest fundraising scandal to engulf the party in decades.

18/12 North Korea fires what appears to be a long-range ballistic missile

Monday's missile launch came after North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on Sunday night, flying about 350 miles and falling into the ocean.

17/12 Philippines' Marcos says tensions in South China Sea have increased

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr warned that a "more assertive China" posed a "real challenge" as tensions in the South China Sea rise.

16/12 Japan and Malaysia sign $2.8 million maritime security assistance deal

Japan and Malaysia signed a security assistance deal on Saturday including a grant of 400 million yen ($2.8 million) to boost Malaysia's maritime security.

12/12 China's Xi arrives in Vietnam, looking to strengthen ties

Despite close economic ties, Vietnam and China have been at odds over boundaries in the South China Sea and have a millennia-long history of conflict.

12/12 Malaysia PM makes multiple changes in cabinet reshuffle

PM Ibrahim reshuffled his cabinet, making changes including the posts of foreign, defense and energy ministers and the return of a second finance minister.

11/12 Marcos vows to defend the Philippines' sovereignty amid China's 'aggression and provocations'

Manila has stepped up its resistance this year against Beijing's aggressive claims and projection of power over almost the entire waterway.

11/12 Hong Kong 'patriots only' election falls flat with record low turnout

All candidates were required to undergo national security background checks and secure nominations from two pro-government committees.

11/12 Japan's prime minister looks to 'restore trust' amid fundraising scandal

Kishida decided to replace four ministers and 11 ministerial positions in his cabinet as a scandal over alleged undisclosed funding fueled public disapproval.

10/12 China, Japan trade blame over confrontation near disputed islands

China's coast guard said on Sunday that a Japanese fishing boat and several patrol vessels intruded the previous day into waters around the tiny islands, called Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan.

10/12 Philippines says China rammed, water cannoned resupply vessels in South China Sea

A Philippine coastguard official on Sunday accused China of firing water cannon and ramming its resupply vessels in the South China Sea, with one of the ships suffering "serious engine damage."

04/12 In boost for Modi, India's ruling BJP sweeps polls in three states

India's ruling nationalist BJP won regional votes in three out of four major states, a boost for Prime Minister Modi ahead of a national election due by May.

29/11 Australia walks a tight rope on trade with China as security concerns mount

Just weeks after the first China visit by an Australian prime minister in seven years, new strains are appearing in ties between the two Pacific nations.

27/11 Taiwan’s presidential election is a three-way race. These are the parties vying to replace Tsai Ing-wen.

The Jan. 13 Taiwan election, which China has called a choice between “peace and war,” is likely to influence U.S.-China ties and security in the broader Asia-Pacific region.

23/11 New Zealand's National Party reaches deal to form government

New Zealand operates a mixed member proportional system and historically it takes roughly a month for a government to be formed.

20/11 U.S., China will seek to limit rising tensions amid domestic challenges, risk analyst says

Xi Jinping has to grapple with a slowing economy, while Joe Biden focuses on his re-election campaign November 2024.

20/11 Philippines woos neighbours to craft code on South China Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Philippines is working with Vietnam and Malaysia on a code of conduct.

17/11 China, Japan reaffirm strategic relations in rare leader talks

China President Xi Jinping and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met for the first time in a year on the sidelines of the APEC leaders summit in San Francisco.

15/11 China President Xi to meet Biden for the first time in year

U.S. President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping of China are expected to discuss fentanyl flows, use of artificial intelligence and access to high-end tech.

05/11 Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to lead ruling party before general election

With the PAP widely expected to continue dominating elections, Wong is likely to become Singapore's next prime minister.

14/10 Australia rejects Indigenous referendum in setback for reconciliation

Australia on Saturday decisively rejected a proposal to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution, in a major setback to its First Peoples.

06/10 Taiwan elects its own leaders so it is already independent, presidential frontrunner says

Vice President Lai, leading in opinion polls ahead of presidential elections, is despised by China for comments made in support of the island's independence. 

04/10 Philippines looking into ramming incident in South China Sea

Three Filipino fishermen died after their fishing boat was rammed by an unidentified foreign commercial vessel while crossing the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday.

25/09 Thailand's new prime minister boosts optimism, but his populist policies pose fiscal risks

Srettha, Pheu Thai's choice for leader, was appointed prime minister on Aug. 22 and is hoped to bring stability to Thailand’s economy and business environment.

18/09 Thailand to roll out more populist policies this year, says prime minister

Srettha promised to revive Thailand's economy with populist measures including suspending debts for farmers, raising minimum wages and providing handouts.

14/09 Taiwan slams Elon Musk, says it’s ‘not for sale’ nor part of China

The controversy follows another in which Musk drew the ire of Ukraine.

14/09 Foxconn founder Gou picks Netflix hit show actress as Taiwan presidential running mate

Tammy Lai is the veteran actress, author and singer who played a winning presidential candidate in a hit Taiwanese Netflix show earlier this year.

14/09 Cambodia’s new Prime Minister Hun Manet heads to close ally China for his first official trip abroad

The two countries' leaders will discuss tightening relations for the building of a "Cambodia-China Community" and bilateral, regional and international matters.

13/09 North Korea fires two ballistic missile with leader Kim away in Russia

The nuclear-armed North has conducted regular launches of everything from short-range and cruise missiles to massive intercontinental ballistic missiles.

12/09 Nobel laureate Maria Ressa acquitted in Philippine tax case

Philippines Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and her news site Rappler were acquitted of tax fraud by a trial court on Tuesday.

06/09 Myanmar won't be allowed to lead Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026, in blow to generals

An official ASEAN statement issued Tuesday night confirmed the decision to hand the chair to the Philippines in 2026.

05/09 Caught Between China and the West, a Pacific Island Nation Ousts Its Leader

The prime minister of Vanuatu lost his job after he was criticized for veering too close to the West. He accuses his successor of being too cozy with China.

01/09 Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia reject China's latest South China Sea map

China released the map on Monday of its famous U-shaped line covering about 90% of the South China Sea, a source of many of the disputes in the contested waterways.

30/08 Singapore braces for 'partisan' vote for president, guardian of its vast reserves

A largely ceremonial role with a six-year tenure, the Singapore presidency is conferred limited powers.

29/08 U.S. holds drills with allies off Korean Peninsula, Pyongyang vows to bolster navy

The United States, South Korea and Japan staged joint naval missile defense drills off the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday.

24/08 A new PM and a fugitive's return: here's what Thailand's political future holds

The return of Thaksin Shinawatra could mark the end of a chapter in Thai politics, even as some believe he will still be pulling the strings — albeit from behind.

23/08 China is furious with Japan's plan to release treated Fukushima water into the ocean

The imminent water release comes more than a decade after Japan was rocked by the second-worst nuclear disaster in history.

21/08 Malaysia PM vows to recover Goldman Sachs 1MDB settlement, warns of possible lawsuits

Goldman Sachs bankers were accused of helping a Malaysian financier plunder billions of dollars from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad sovereign wealth fund.

17/08 Missiles aren't the only threat from North Korea. Its conventional arms are just as deadly

North Korea's missile program is only one of many threats the reclusive state has in its growing military arsenal.

14/08 Malaysia's state polls were a 'setback' for Anwar's ruling government, says analyst

The contest was widely seen as a first test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition and unity government that came to power last November.

14/08 Taiwan will not back down to threats, its vice president says on U.S. trip

Taiwan and the United States both say the stopovers are routine, but China has denounced them and called Lai a separatist "troublemaker."

12/08 China asks Philippines to jointly work on defusing South China Sea tensions

The comments come amid rising tensions between the two countries over the location of a grounded warship that serves as a military outpost in the South China Sea.

05/08 Police arrest former PM Imran Khan after court gives three year prison sentence

Police arrested Pakistani former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore on Saturday, his lawyer said, after a court sentenced him to three years in prison.

02/08 Singapore's prime minister pledges 'zero tolerance' after recent wave of political scandals

A wave of political scandals have rocked Singapore in recent weeks, tarnishing the pristine image that underpins its standing as a global financial center.

01/08 Myanmar junta reportedly pardons ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi on five offenses

The Nobel Laureate was only last week moved from prison to house arrest in the capital, Naypyitaw, after being in detention since a military coup in early 2021.

19/07 Thailand's Pita hits hurdles as rivals seek to scuttle PM bid

The leader of Thailand's election-winning party met new obstacles in his prime ministerial bid Wednesday, as a court suspended him as a lawmaker and rivals mounted a parliamentary challenge.

18/07 Singapore is facing a wave of political scandals. Here's what we know so far

Singapore's ruling People's Action Party has been hit by two resignations, a corruption investigation and public outcry over ministerial conduct.

17/07 Two Singapore lawmakers resign after admitting to 'inappropriate relationship'

Two lawmakers from the ruling PAP resigned Monday after admitting to an "inappropriate relationship" with each other.

14/07 Thailand's royalists foiled Harvard grad Pita Limjaroenrat's first attempt at becoming prime minister. Here's what happens now

The political gridlock in Bangkok is characterized by the deep divides across Thailand's generations.

13/07 Thailand's Pita defeated in parliament in bid for PM

Thailand's Pita Limjaroenrat failed on Thursday in his initial bid to become Thailand's next prime minister, after he was thwarted in a high-stakes parliamentary vote.

13/07 Philippines allows ‘Barbie’ movie to be screened, calls China map ‘cartoonish’

The country’s film review board found the film did not feature the controversial “nine-dash line” that Beijing uses in its South China Sea claims, which Vietnam had cited in its decision to ban it.

12/07 Singapore launches corruption probe involving transport minister

S. Iswaran is among several unnamed individuals currently assisting Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau in investigations.

11/07 Thailand PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to retire from politics, nine years after seizing power in a coup

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the former military general who seized power in a 2014 coup, on Tuesday said he will retire from politics.

07/07 China to ban food imports from Japan citing concerns over nuclear contaminated water

The ban was to prevent the export of radioactive contaminated Japanese food to China and protect the food safety of Chinese consumers' imports.

04/07 Hong Kong leader vows to pursue 8 activists 'for life' over alleged national security offences

Hong Kong police is offering a reward of $1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to the arrest of each activist.

27/06 Thailand's Pita says he has 'enough support' from Senate to become prime minister

Doubts have lingered over whether Pita has enough support because of his party's proposal to amend Thailand's strict royal insult law or lese majeste.

20/06 Thai parliament to convene soon, after election commission endorses result

The election commission said it had endorsed the winners of all 500 seats of the lower house, which must convene within 15 days to elect a speaker.

12/06 Ahead of Blinken's Beijing visit, Singapore urges the U.S. and China to stave off conflict

Confrontation and conflict between China and the U.S. is "not an inevitability," Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Kiat said.

08/06 Singapore economic czar Tharman Shanmugaratnam to run for president

Singapore's veteran economic policymaker is resigning to contest the Southeast Asian city-state's presidency, a largely symbolic head of state role.

05/06 China may be 'disruptive' and fueling anxiety — but talks must continue, defense chiefs say

Just this weekend, a Chinese warship came within 150 yards of a U.S. destroyer in the Taiwan Strait, according to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

02/06 U.S.-China ties weigh on security summit as defense chiefs meet in Singapore

Defense chiefs from around the world are due to meet at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore this weekend.

01/06 Singapore PM Lee tests positive for Covid positive again in rebound case, says he feels fine

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has tested positive again for Covid-19 a week and a half after his initial diagnosis.

31/05 U.S. accuses Chinese fighter jet of 'unnecessarily aggressive maneuver' in South China Sea

A Chinese J-16 fighter jet cut in front of the nose of a U.S. Air Force RC-135 aircraft on May 26, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement.

31/05 North Korea launches rocket likely connected to military spy satellite, South Korea says

10/02 Thousands of Afghans who helped British forces ‘remain stranded by UK’

Damning report by MPs urges government to ensure safe passage for interpreters and contractors at risk from Taliban

14/02 'Beware of scammers': Singapore warns of crooks trying to take advantage of coronavirus fears

The Singapore government is warning of scam calls made under the pretext of epidemiological investigation as the city-state seeks to contain the spread of the virus.