Archive -Daily News

Southeast Asia Politics News

Southeast Asia Politics News : 2016August04Thursday

Michael Vatikiotis -- Hard power prevails in Southeast Asia

First-half auto sales recover in Southeast Asia

Obama meets with Singapore PM to boost Trans-Pacific Partnership deal

U.S., Japan, Australia step in for weak Southeast Asia to chide China

ASEAN and the economic dimension of Asian security

Kerry meets Southeast Asia ministers after Chinese win

Thai referendum: what twists and turns lie ahead on kingdom’s political roller coaster?

The Point of ASEAN

‘Not in line with democracy’: former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra risks junta’s wrath by rejecting draft constitution

US interest in linking northeast India to Southeast Asia due to Chinese presence: Expert

Indonesia Politics News : 2016August04Thursday

Indonesia president puts ex-general, popular World Bank leader in cabinet

Indonesia’s new cabinet built on political transactions

Round Two against tax dodgers for Indonesia's new finance chief

Indonesia's top court hears case on criminalizing

Wiranto and Indonesia’s new Cabinet

Commentary: Jokowi's reshuffle a solid boost to Indonesia’s economic and political outlook

Jokowi Reshuffle Drops Reformers, Allows Politics

What's behind Indonesia's executions of drug traffickers?

Interest in Indonesian tax amnesty growing fast

'Good political reasons' for Indonesia trade deal

Malaysia Politics News : 2016August04Thursday

Malaysia's new national security law gives Najib, army, police new powers, amid 1MDB probe

Malaysia’s Leader, Dogged by a Billion-Dollar Scandal, Proves Untouchable

Business and politics in Malaysia: it comes as a package

Malaysia, Indonesia sign pact to mutually give greater access to their banks

Malaysia's new security law raises rights concerns

The Guardian view on Malaysian politics: a scandal meriting the world’s attention

Political analyst says trust between DAP, PKR lost

Blaming Singapore Will Not Solve Malaysia’s Problems

The Impact of the U.S. Justice Department 1MDB Announcement on Malaysian Politics

Malaysia’s mess is Mahathir-made

Thailand Politics News: 2016August04Thursday

As vote looms, Thailand's powerful army aims to preserve role

Thai singer bridging capital, country political divide

Russian prosecutor general arrives in Thailand to discuss issues of transfer of accused

Thai official sees record turnout for unpredictable referendum

Thailand: US-Funded Election “Monitors” Exposed

Russia, Thailand sigh cooperation agreement

Pheu Thai members back in Chiang Mai for prosecution

Thai referendum: what twists and turns lie ahead on kingdom’s political roller coaster?

Thai military aims to institutionalize political role

Thai Constitutional Referendum Adds to Clouded Economic Outlook

Vietnam Politics News: 2016August04Thursday

Donald Trump says he regrets not serving in Vietnam

7 Powerful Books That Explore the Legacy of the Vietnam War

Activists Call for Realistic Portrayal of Vietnam War on a Pentagon Website

Obama awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam War helicopter commander

Nam ousted from Vietnam F2’s singles event

Vietnam, India boost strategic partnership

Eighth U.S.-Vietnam Political, Security and Defense Dialogue

Athletes to compete at Vietnam F2 Men’s Futures

Will Vietnam File a South China Sea Case Against China?

China asks Vietnam to investigate passport defaced with obscenity

Philippine Politics News: 2016August04Thursday

Philippine fishermen still adrift from disputed waters

Philippines readying 'hundreds' of infrastructure projects: finance minister

Philippines' Duterte ditches the glitz for frugal national address

No such thing as best practice of federalism —int’l political expert

Philippines may still impose ceasefire with Maoist-led rebels

In one month, 420 suspects killed since Philippines president declared open season on drug trade

Philippines, rebels want peace talks despite feud over truce

Kerala actor Sreenivasan hits out at political parties for creating martyrs

Body Count Rises as Philippine President Wages War on Drugs

Bayan: Not one political prisoner released, what now?