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Singapore Politics : 2016July02Saturday

Engineering matters for Singapore's future, says PM Lee Hsien Loong - The Straits Times

Singapore's politics must remain above race and religion: Shanmugam - Channel News Asia

Singapore bank halts lending for London properties over Brexit vote - The Guardian

Political and economic lessons to be learnt from Brexit: Singapore politicians - The Straits Times

Singapore and Myanmar announce visa exemption for 30-day trips - The Straits Times

Brexit prompts major Singapore bank to stop lending for London properties - The Guardian

UK exit will affect Asian economy: Singapore PM - Kuwait News Agency

Key for S'pore: Strong defence, neutral foreign policy, responsible politics - TODAYonline

Watana, Thaksin meet in Singapore - Bangkok Post

No real attempt to change the status quo by Singapore at UN UPR - The Online Citizen

Indonesia Politics : 2016July02Saturday

Governor of Jakarta Bucks Indonesia's Party Politics - New York Times

Politics, commodity boom sideline Indonesia's high tech industry: Scholar - Jakarta Post

Politics Indonesia: Joko Widodo to Decide for another Cabinet Reshuffle?' - Indonesia Investments (press release)

Behind Indonesia's Red Scare - The Diplomat

Indonesia faces environmental time bomb after coal bust - Town Hall

Palm Oil Politics Strike Again - Clean Malaysia

Taking Refuge in Dollar Could Expose World Economy to New Perils - New York Times

Culture is a powerful tool with great economic potential - Jakarta Post

Indonesian artist Eko Nugroho goes on show at Art Gallery of NSW - The Australian

Best Asian Bonds Get Added Boost as Indonesia Passes Tax Amnesty - Bloomberg

Vietnam Politics : 2016July02Saturday

Cambodian FM keen on increasing ties with Việt Nam - Viet Nam News

Việt Nam, China agree to solidify political trust - Viet Nam News

Prepare plan for using Formosa compensation money: PM - Viet Nam News

Formosa blamed for fish death - Viet Nam News

Vietnamese online three days a week - Viet Nam News

Party chief bids farewell to WB rep - Viet Nam News

Visa exemption for visitors from five countries extended - Viet Nam News

PM Phúc meets former Australian PM - Viet Nam News

Anti-Corruption Law loopholes reviewed - Viet Nam News

Việt Nam, Liberia officially establish diplomatic ties - Viet Nam News

Thailand Politics: 2016July02Saturday

US takes Thailand off human trafficking blacklist - Post-Bulletin

Thai PM says won't resign whatever August referendum outcome - Reuters

Religion, politics come together in Thailand - The Statesman

Thailand's junta chief and opposition both call on UN as political tensions rise - ABC Online

Former Thai PM Yingluck wows fans but remains divisive figure - Reuters

Ottawa refuses to reveal decision on shipping military goods to Thailand - The Globe and Mail (subscription)

Govt raps Dhammakaya temple 'politics' | Bangkok Post: news - Bangkok Post

Thai king marks 70 years on the throne - from hospital bed - Business Insider

Thailand jails seven activists over referendum campaign - Reuters

Pheu Thai says B600m spent on UN bid | Bangkok Post: news - Bangkok Post

Malaysia Politics: 2016July02Saturday

AS--Malaysia-Politics - Yahoo News

LGE case: A political trial needs a political response - Free Malaysia Today

Palm Oil Politics Strike Again - Clean Malaysia

Economy, politics spell gloomy outlook in Malaysia - Campaign Asia-Pacific

Mufti's remark shows what's lacking in Malaysia - Free Malaysia Today

Malaysian PM Najib to unveil new cabinet on Monday: media report - Reuters

A re-imagining of Malaysian politics needed - Malaysiakini (subscription)

Bersih 2.0 asks if Kayong's murder motivated by politics - Malay Mail Online

Kit Siang: Myths have allowed the politics of race to dominate - Free Malaysia Today

The current state of Malay politics - Free Malaysia Today

Philippines Politics: 2016July02Saturday

No fanfare as Philippines' Duterte prepares to take office - Reuters

Justin Trudeau denounces killing of Robert Hall in Philippines - CBC.ca

Vietnam hopes for fair ruling on Philippines-China dispute - Thanh Nien Daily

Ghost of Marcos looms over Philippine strongman Duterte - Chicago Tribune

Politics again for Noy? Never say never - Philippine Star

Ghost of Dictator Marcos Hangs Over Philippines' Duterte - Bloomberg

Outgoing president warns Philippines about specter of martial law - Reuters

Philippines' Duterte tells mining companies to 'shape up' - Reuters

Philippines: Church to cooperate, but remain vigilant as Duterte sworn in as President - Vatican Radio

The Philippines is Out in Front with Women in Politics - EconomyWatch.com