Philippine president vetoes bill seeking to tackle social media abuse, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has vetoed a bill that would require social media users to register their legal identities and phone numbers, calling for a more thorough study of the measure, his spokesper
Bangkok votes in new governor for first time in 9 years, Asia News,BANGKOK – A former transport minister in the Thai government ousted by a 2014 military coup won Bangkok's first governor election for nine years on Sunday (May 22) in what some observers say is a sign of the waning popularity of
Chinese official in Hong Kong says electoral changes needed to close 'loopholes', China News,HONG KONG – Beijing’s plans to change Hong Kong’s electoral system will protect the city’s international role, a senior Chinese official said on Tuesday (March 9), as critics decry the move as an e
Indonesia 'money politics' greases election machine, Asia News,BOGOR, Indonesia – When Indonesian authorities arrested a politician with some 400,000 cash-filled envelopes, it was a stark reminder that a long-time election staple is alive and well in the corruption-riddled country – vote b
