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Asia elections
The latest news, analysis and videos on the elections in Thailand, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Australia and Japan.
Philippine Senator Imee Marcos presides over a Committee of Foreign Affairs hearing on March 20 following Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

As Sara Duterte backs Imee Marcos, will it sway Philippine Senate elections?

A last-minute political gamble sees the president’s sister seeking to revive her campaign by tapping into the vice-president’s popularity.

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Australia

Australians’ trust in US sinks amid Trump’s tariffs and tantrums

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Singapore general election 2025

Trump tariffs don’t worry Singaporean voters. Here’s what matters more to them

Japan

Why Japan’s PM Ishiba is becoming unpopular with a ‘very disappointed’ public

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is struggling in opinion polls as voters fret about rising prices, stagnant wages and tense regional security.

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Speculation is mounting over Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s future. Photo: AFP
Singapore general election 2025

Singapore election set for May 3

The election will ultimately be seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s leadership.

The Philippines

Philippines election hopeful’s LGBTQ woes spark debate on voter focus

Opposition voters are divided over ex-state auditor Heidi Mendoza’s conservative stance on same-sex marriage.

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South Korea

Who is South Korea’s presidential front runner Lee Jae-myung?

Lee has pledged to take a pragmatic approach to foreign policy and the economy in sharp contrast with impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol.

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Lee Jae-myung addresses a rally in Seoul on March 1. Photo: EPA-EFE
Singapore

Diversity or detachment? Singapore’s civil service a political talent pool

From ex-army chief to clinical psychologist, the public sector has been a reliable hunting ground for new candidates for the PAP, and now the opposition.

Singapore general election 2025

4 in 10 Singaporean voters have decided on PAP if election held tomorrow: survey

About 22 per cent of the respondents say the ruling party has been in power for too long, and change is necessary.

The Philippines

Philippine politician’s ‘sleep with single mums’ remarks spark misogyny row

The action against Christian Sia is ‘a test case’ on the use of sexually charged remarks while campaigning, elections commission says.

Christian Sia at a campaign rally. Photo: Facebook/Christian “Ian” Sia
The Philippines

From The Hague to home: Sara Duterte returns to Philippines for midterm clash

‘My job here is done’, Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter said before her departure from the Netherlands, where her father is in ICC detention.

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio arrives to address people gathered outside the International Criminal Court in The Hague on March 14. Photo: AFP
Bangladesh

Bangladesh court detains 70 lawyers tied to toppled government

All of the lawyers belonged to the party of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India following a student-led uprising in 2024.

The Philippines

Is Duterte’s ‘capable’ daughter reshaping her image for a 2028 presidential run?

Showcasing a kinder image to overseas Filipinos, Sara Duterte-Carpio appears to be positioning herself for a future presidential bid.

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Australia

Australia PM calls election for May 3, amid inflation and housing challenges

The PM’s Labour Party is seeking a second term, but many expect the opposition conservative coalition to pick up seats.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
South Korea

Court overturns South Korean opposition chief’s election law conviction

His supporters celebrated as a legal hurdle was cleared, but a Supreme Court appeal could change everything – and he still faces other cases.

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, waves to his supporters as he leaves Seoul High Court on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Australia

Australia’s two-party system faces its biggest challenge yet: young people

Angry and frustrated young Australians want to make mainstream politicians ‘feel their hurt’ in this year’s election, observers say.

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Malaysia

Call by Malaysia’s DAP for 2-term limit for prime minister draws PAS’ rebuke

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the cabinet to study the Democratic Action Party’s proposal for a two-term limit.

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The Philippines

Filipinos’ anger over cuts, Duterte’s arrest threaten Marcos’ Senate slate

Addressing Filipinos’ concerns about bread-and-butter issues will be key to winning their votes in the midterms, analysts say.

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Police block protesters during a rally in Manila on Monday calling for the Philippines to rejoin the International Criminal Court. Photo: AP
Japan

‘Volcanic’ public anger over Ishiba’s gift scandal puts Japan’s LDP in crisis

The scandal has raised concerns about political ethics ahead of a crucial election, with analysts noting it reflects increasing public anger towards Japan’s ruling LDP.

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Singapore

How Singapore’s opposition hopes to loosen the PAP’s 66-year grip on power

The Workers’ Party aims to build on its gains. Tan Cheng Bock’s PSP is back in the fray, too. Can they chip away at the PAP’s supermajority?

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Singapore

Singapore’s election battle lines set as body increases seats, redraws hot wards

The city state’s closely contested wards in the last election have been regrouped.

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New electoral boundaries will increase the number of seats in Singapore’s parliament to 97 from 93. Photo: Shutterstock
Myanmar

Myanmar election to be held by January, junta chief says

The vote would be ‘free and fair’ he said during a state visit to Belarus, inviting the eastern European country to observe the election.

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Members of Myanmar’s Union Election Commission during a demonstration of voting machines to be used in future elections in 2023. Photo: AFP
Bhutan

In a world of declining freedom, 1 South Asian nation stands out: report

Only one nation in South Asia was classified as ‘free’ in US democracy watchdog Freedom House’s latest report.

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Singapore

‘Poor marksmanship’: Singapore’s PM Wong clashes with Pritam Singh over GST rise

Lawrence Wong rebuts the opposition leader’s criticisms of the GST, saying there is a need to make ‘responsible choices’ in his budget wrap.

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The Philippines

Philippine military stays silent amid calls for Marcos Jnr’s ouster

As calls to remove Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr grow amid escalating political turmoil, the military is focusing on national security not intervention.

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Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jnr speaks during an event honoring Filipino artists inside a theatre in Manila, Philippines on February 20, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Pakistan

Pakistan NGO chief who alleged vote rigging has home sealed

Sarwar Bari’s report alleged widespread rigging in national elections last year, when a coalition of parties friendly to the military took power.

Supporters of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, take part in a rally to commemorate the first anniversary of general elections, in Karachi, Pakistan, on February 8. Photo: EPA-EFE
Singapore

How long can Singapore’s NMP scheme stay relevant?

The resignations of two nominated members of parliament have sparked a debate on the scheme’s non-partisan integrity and future relevance.

Singapore

Most Singaporeans say budget sweeteners inadequate to cushion inflation: survey

Among 1,002 adults surveyed by a research firm, 55 per cent said the budget’s US$92.8 billion in spending was not enough to cover inflation.

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