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Singapore Politics : 2018August28Tuesday

Inspired by Malaysia, Singapore's political opposition parties look to work together

Political power, education and walking the talk: Education Minister Ong Ye Kung goes On the Record

The manipulation of race and religion in politics that needs to be addressed

Intangible assets hold Singaporeans together: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

Malaysian politicians send conflicting signals to Singapore, but our own politicians confound and dumbfound their own ...

"Leave your politics at home": Amin and Mimie speak on the inclusive and empowering space that is Decline

Singapore's homeowners have 99 problems (and the lease is No 1)

Looking to Malaysia, Singapore's opposition comes together

Crazy Rich Identities

Indonesia Politics : 2018August28Tuesday

Social media 'buzzers' are being paid by Indonesian political parties to spread propaganda ahead of local elections

Indonesia: running mates spark controversy

Widodo's VP choice signals Indonesia's rising religious intolerance

What Widodo's pick for veep says about Indonesian politics

Scott Morrison to visit Indonesia to announce free trade deal

Manus and Nauru do not stop the boats, say asylum seekers in Indonesia

A Secular Backlash Against Islamism Is Brewing in Indonesia

'Unsurprising' elements of 2019 election

View from The Hill: Julie Bishop will be open to post-politics offers

Indonesia President Picks Conservative Cleric for Running Mate

Vietnam Politics : 2018August28Tuesday

John McCain Was Defiant as a POW and, Often, in Politics

The Courage to Stand While Trembling

Vietnam veteran looks back on time with John McCain in POW camp

Vietnam vet gives Cindy McCain war medallion

POW friend on why McCain is loved in Vietnam

Petrol shares positive in 2018 despite volatility

Vingroup and NAPAS offer promotion for Vinmart

In chance encounter with Cindy McCain, Vietnam veteran gives her war medallion

Presidents, world leaders, political rivals, Senate colleagues pay tribute to John McCain

Latest BMW models to debut in Việt Nam

Thailand Politics: 2018August28Tuesday

Thai junta to soon ease restrictions on political parties

New Thai political party accuses junta of damaging nation's image

Political turmoil blamed for GDP losses

Thai PM sets Sept deadline to decide on role in politics ahead of election

Thailand's new politics and old uncertainty

NCPO to allow parties limited political activities

Thailand rolls out red carpet for 500 Chinese companies

Thailand asks UK to extradite convicted former PM Yingluck

In Thai election, any government you like – as long as it's the junta

US Social Critic Noam Chomsky Speaks on Thailand's Political Situation

Malaysia Politics: 2018August28Tuesday

Inspired by Malaysia, Singapore's political opposition parties look to work together

Criticism of China by Malaysia's Mahathir resonates around East Asia, and with Beijing

Remaking Malaysia: New politics to be tested again in two by-elections

Has Malaysia moved past race-based politics? By-election will give first clue

M'sia needs more statesmen, fewer politicians

Mahathir Mohamad on Islam, politics and the love of his life

Malaysia's new leaders have found their first 100 days tough

1MDB investigators file charges against wanted Malaysian Jho Low

Malaysia's former PM Najib to be charged with money laundering

Islamist politician says Malaysian govt. should 'take action' against LGBTI community

Philippines Politics: 2018August28Tuesday

As Philippines' Duterte starts to flag, his daughter reaches out to a Marcos

Philippines president questions whether Trudeau understands history, politics

Duterte defends chief justice pick: 'No politics involved'

Pentagon to return bells captured in the Philippines over 100 years ago

Is the Congress Coup in the Philippines a Threat to Duterte?

North Korea accuses US of 'hatching a criminal plot to unleash a war'

The Sarah Huckabee Sanders of the Philippines

Filipino politicians reflect on US Sen. John McCain's influence

The unlikely spin doctor to the Philippines' Trump

John McCain Was Defiant as a POW and, Often, in Politics