Thailand’s election on 14 May produced results few predicted. While Thai politics before the military led government revolved around the battle between the royalist (yellow shirts) and the reformist (red-shirts) led by supporters of Thaksin Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party, the polls saw a new force in Thai politics, the Move Forward party. Led by young…
The Malaysian Prime Minister, Ismail Sabri, has just announced the dissolution of the country’s parliament, paving the way for the country’s 15th General Election. The move was much anticipated following weeks of speculation. In his address to the nation, the Prime Minister mentioned that the “people’s mandate is a powerful antidote for the country to…
Singapore opened its 14th parliamentary session recently. This came on the back of a general election held in early July. By any measure of democratic elections Singapore’s recent election is a thumping victory for the People’s Action Party (PAP) which has ruled the 700 square km island- state since 1959. While the overall result is…
The protests in Hong Kong are showing no signs of letting up. This weekend, protesters are organising several street marches on major sites in the territory continuing their decry of what they called “the erosion of one country, two-systems model.” Meanwhile, Hong Kong authorities are mounting tighter security measures on all modes of public transport.…
The Global times reports that “Beijing hasn’t decided to forcefully intervene to quell the Hong Kong riots, but this option is clearly at Beijing’s disposal.” This latest opinion is yet another indicator that nerves in Beijing are beginning to wear thin. For more.
Asian stocks are expected to take another beating after Wall Street suffered another rocky session. With yields on treasury bills declining, markets are not taking the latest US tariffs announcement on Chinese imports too kindly. President Donald Trump said he planned to talk to his Chinese counterpart soon regarding the latest trade issue. Many however…
Indonesia’s President Jokowi is due to announce the country’s new capital city in the next two weeks or so. The move, which was first mooted in April, took many by surprise. But the reasons given for a new capital city are valid. Experts are saying that Jakarta is sinking given the rapid depletion of the…
The United States will impose 10 percent levy on additional US300 billion worth of Chinese imports starting 1 September. This latest announcement adds to the US earlier levy on US250 billion worth of Chinese imports. The new import duties will affect a broad range of goods, from toys, smartphones, electronic items and textiles. President Trump’s…
Asian stock markets are set for a better showing on speculation of a US Fed rate cut. For More….
In his first speech after being re-elected, Indonesia’s President Jokowi maps out his plan for the country in the coming years. In an inspirational speech he makes the point that Indonesia is well poised for greater things. More…
