General election
Thailand’s election commission faces pressure over vote transparency
Members of the public are flagging irregularities in the vote count on social media
‘Better outcome than we had expected’: Thai PM Anutin’s election win has analysts upbeat
The Bhumjaithai Party’s victory could improve political stability, boosting foreign inflows and the country’s economy
Anutin’s win steadies Thai politics, but the economic test lies ahead
Thai people also participated in a referendum on whether to amend the 2017 constitution, with more than 60% agreeing with the change
Thailand’s election is awash with giveaways, but real economic reform remains the hard sell
No political party is expected to win a majority, which means a coalition government is inevitable
Japan’s Takaichi dissolves parliament for shortest campaign
She hopes for a boost to the razor-thin majority she currently holds in the lower house
Japan PM Takaichi to call Feb 8 snap election on spending, tax cuts and defence
She wants mandate for spending plans, defence build-up
Japan PM Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner says
It may give her a chance to capitalise on the strong public approval ratings she has enjoyed since taking office in October
Myanmar junta’s shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds
Analysts and diplomats say forming a stable administration in the South-east Asian nation is unlikely due to the civil war
Miss GE2025? Sketch show revives election’s funniest moments
Satire, song and Singapore politics collide in Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap: The Musical
GE2025: Ruling party’s strong showing signals flight to safety and a vote for policy continuity, say analysts
This translates to better predictability and investor confidence in a pro-business approach: Citi
