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Myanmar
From general to Myanmar president: Min Aung Hlaing’s ‘cosmetic’ rebrand
His transition from top general to president is a ‘veneer’ that poses a challenge for Asean, which has long shunned him, critics say.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:35PM
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Myanmar’s junta chief set to continue rule as civilian president
31 Mar 2026 - 11:34AM
Myanmar
Myanmar paves way for junta chief to be civilian president
31 Mar 2026 - 11:33AM
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Mongolia
Mongolian parliament selects new prime minister amid corruption allegations
Zandanshatar Gombojav resigned after only nine months following allegations of corruption against one of his senior ministers.
29 Mar 2026 - 6:35PM
Nepal
Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister
Balendra Shah, the 35-year-old ex-rapper widely known as Balen, is Nepal’s youngest PM in decades.
27 Mar 2026 - 3:29PM
Nepal
Nepal’s probe into deadly uprising finds ex-prime minister, officials ‘reckless’
The report is proposing prison sentences of up to 10 years for K.P. Sharma Oli and other top government officials.
27 Mar 2026 - 7:11PM
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Thailand
Anutin takes charge in Thailand as Mideast chaos pressures economy
Facing economic challenges and border tensions with Cambodia, the prime minister has pledged swift responses to public needs.
19 Mar 2026 - 5:06PM
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Nepal
Nepal’s LGBTQ community celebrates first transgender woman lawmaker
More than 900,000 people identify as sexual minorities in Nepal, which has some of South Asia’s most progressive laws on LGBTQ rights.
16 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM
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Myanmar
Myanmar’s junta-proxy parliament meets for first time since 2021 coup
Stacked with military allies and ex-generals, the new assembly aims to legitimise a regime the United Nations and EU have branded a sham.
16 Mar 2026 - 2:51PM
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Thailand
Thailand’s parliament opens amid scrutiny over bar codes on election ballots
The ombudsman has cited 21 public complaints that bar codes and QR codes on the ballots could be used to identify how people voted.
14 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
Japan
‘He’s so handsome’: Japan’s youngest governor, 36, sets social media abuzz again
Fans of Takato Ishida continue to swoon over him, even as the Fukui governor has to deal with his predecessor’s sexual harassment scandal.
11 Mar 2026 - 7:01PM
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Nepal
Nepal just elected a rapper for PM. His foreign policy has a new beat
Newly elected Balendra Shah’s public messaging suggests a balanced approach rather than a tilt to either side, analysts say.
12 Mar 2026 - 12:36PM
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Nepal
Nepali ex-rapper will form government after landslide election win
Balendra Shah emerged as a leading figure in the 2025 uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli.
8 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
Thailand
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How to win an election in Thailand: stage a rebrand, rely on rural votes
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul put Bhumjaithai’s technocrats centre stage, while letting provincial barons run the real campaign.
8 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
Nepal
Nepal election: rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah beats former prime minister
The 35-year-old former Kathmandu mayor’s defeat of K.P. Sharma Oli means he is on track to head the next government.
7 Mar 2026 - 9:33PM
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Nepal votes after Gen Z protests
Nearly 19 million Nepalis are choosing 275 members of parliament in an election seen as a test of stability.
5 Mar 2026 - 5:09PM
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Nepal to choose new government following Gen Z protests
Nearly 19 million people have registered to vote, with 800,000 taking part for the first time.
3 Mar 2026 - 5:07PM
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Nepal
‘This is our moment’: Nepal’s Gen Z voters hope for ‘turning point’ in election
While all the parties have pledged economic growth and job creation, thousands are leaving Nepal each day in search of a better life.
3 Mar 2026 - 5:09PM
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Myanmar
Myanmar convicts charged as ‘terrorists’ by junta freed in mass amnesty
Activists and armed groups fighting the junta have been labelled ‘terrorist’ outfits, and punished with life prison terms and possible death sentences.
2 Mar 2026 - 4:53PM
Myanmar
Why China’s Myanmar dilemma still persists, 5 years and 1 election later
Old concerns about stability and security linger as other big players vie for sway over Myanmar’s rare earth bounty and strategic location.
28 Feb 2026 - 7:37AM
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh faces daunting post-election challenges in economy, garment sector
A key concern for Dhaka is the upgrade to developing nation status, with the key garment sector set to face stiffer competition.
20 Feb 2026 - 8:29PM
The Philippines
Philippines’ Sara Duterte declares early 2028 run amid mounting legal pressure
Analysts say the vice-president’s timing aims to deter defections and harden political lines ahead of a prolonged contest.
18 Feb 2026 - 4:59PM
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Japan
Okinawa voters shift away from concerns over US military presence
Analysts point to a shift in priorities among younger Okinawans as a possible factor in the alliance’s bruising defeat in the election.
17 Feb 2026 - 11:05AM
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Bangladesh
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Bangladesh’s BNP could struggle to enact reforms despite election win
While the BNP’s margin of victory should help ensure stability, its roots in the old order could limit the speed and reach of reforms.
17 Feb 2026 - 9:51AM
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Nepal
Nepal starts campaign for first election since deadly anti-corruption protests
Nearly 19 million people have registered to vote, including 800,000 taking part for the first time.
16 Feb 2026 - 12:19PM
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh PM-to-be celebrates landslide win, thanks protesters
Prime minister-in-waiting Tarique Rahman dedicated his victory to those who ‘sacrificed for democracy’ after the first polls since a deadly 2024 uprising.
14 Feb 2026 - 7:21PM
The Philippines
Too popular to impeach? Philippine efforts to unseat Duterte-Carpio face snags
There is some uncertainty over whether President Marcos’ allies would be able to make up the numbers to support the complaints.
14 Feb 2026 - 8:48AM
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s BNP set to balance ties with powers to avoid crossing ‘red line’
The party will focus on economic growth after the election while fostering cordial ties with India, Pakistan, China and the US, analysts say.
13 Feb 2026 - 7:08PM
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