Politics News

Myanmar government launches thin economic policy

Myanmar government launches ineffective economic policy

Myanmar's government released a long-awaited economic policy on Friday

Jul 30, 2016

By Reuters

Japan PM Abe to reshuffle cabinet on August 3, says Suga

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says the government would make extreme efforts to beat deflation and revive the economy of Japan.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China says to hold drills with Russia in South China Sea

China, Russia to hold joint military drills in South China Sea

China's Defense Ministry say the drills were aimed at strengthening their cooperation and were not aimed at any other country.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia cabinet reshuffle: President Joko Widodo includes ex-general, popular World Bank leader in cabinet

Indonesia cabinet reshuffle: Widodo brings in ex-general and reformist World Bank economist

The appointment of controversial ex-general Wiranto raises eyebrows.

Jul 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US Navy to continue navigation operations in South China Sea despite Beijing's objections

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had a "constructive meeting" with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Regional Forum.

Jul 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

After winning Democrats' White House nomination, Hillary Clinton is praised by Bill Clinton

Hillary Clinton is the first woman to win presidential nomination for a major US political party.

Jul 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia decides to stop sending new live-in maids abroad from next year

Indonesia President Joko Widodo to appoint a new cabinet, energy minister to be replaced

Analysts say Jokowi seeks to build up support from other parties which were interested to join the association.

Jul 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hillary Clinton is truly qualified to be US president: First Lady Michelle Obama

Hillary Clinton never buckles under pressure, said Michelle Obama

Jul 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Us presidential election

China calls for tension over South China Sea to be toned down

China calls for resolving tensions over South China Sea

China Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) members supports China's views to resolve the conflicts bilaterally.

Jul 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Police charge eight-year-olds with obstruction in the referendum process

Thai police charge eight-year-old girls with obstruction in the referendum process

The girls were charged of destroying public property by tearing down the lists which were posted outside a school.

Jul 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

I'm honoured to be Hillary Clinton's running mate: Tim Kaine

Hillary Clinton named US Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate on Friday.

Jul 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

PM Najib describes Dr Mahathir's call as 'unreasonable'

Malaysia: Opposition presses harder for Najib's scalp after US lawsuit over 1MDB scandal

The US Justice Department seized more than US$1 billion (S$1.35 billion) worth assets, including luxury real estate and a jet.

Jul 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China to offer trips to the South China Sea

South China Sea: China to promote tourism in disputed waters, to buy 8 cruise liners

Eight Chinese ships would travel to the Crescent group of islands which are a part of the Paracels.

Jul 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong convicted for democracy protests

Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong convicted over 2014 democracy protests

The court releases Joshua Wong on bail till the final verdict on August 15.

Jul 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South China Sea dispute: Philippines rejected China's offer of bilateral talks

South China Sea dispute: Philippines rejects China's offer of bilateral talks

Philippine says it wants some assurance from Beijing that its fishermen will have access to Scarborough Shoal.

Jul 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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