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Asia elections
The latest news, analysis and videos on the elections in Thailand, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Australia and Japan.
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at a People’s Action Party rally on Saturday ahead of the city state’s general election. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

Lawrence Wong flags Malaysian influence attempt in Singapore election

The city state’s prime minister also warned at an electoral rally against the ‘very dangerous’ mixing of religion and politics.

South Korea

Lee Jae-myung wins party primary for snap presidential election

Singapore general election 2025

Singapore election: do politicians ‘abandon’ residents when they switch wards?

Singapore general election 2025

Singapore orders curb on 3 foreigners’ Facebook posts for election interference

The authorities say the posts ‘intended to promote or prejudice the electoral success or standing of a political party or candidate’.

Singapore has ordered Facebook parent Meta to block posts by three foreigners for electoral interference. Photo: EPA-EFE
Singapore

Singapore election rallies are back, but will they sway voters?

With the competing parties holding their first rallies in 10 years, there is strong interest to hear what their candidates have to say.

Bangladesh

Exclusive | Bangladesh’s new leader dreams big, with a little help from China

A popular revolt that ousted the kleptocratic Sheikh Hasina thrust Muhammad Yunus, 84, into power. Now he’s looking to China for help.

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China-Philippines relations

Philippines to probe alleged China interference in upcoming elections

The allegations come amid confrontations and strained ties between China and US ally the Philippines over disputed areas in the South China Sea.

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Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has ordered an investigation into alleged China interference. File photo: Reuters
Singapore general election 2025

Opinion | Can the PAP stem a rising opposition tide in Singapore’s election?

Long-term trends favour the opposition, but a fresh approach and focus on global affairs could boost the PAP’s mandate.

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Singapore

Singapore’s election campaign kicks off with surprises and shifting stakes

Unexpected candidate swaps and a crowded Tampines GRC signal a more unpredictable election than many anticipated.

Singapore general election 2025

Singapore election: PAP’s Gan in Punggol to face Harpreet Singh’s WP team

The May 3 election is seen as a test of public confidence in Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s leadership.

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong waves to supporters on Wednesday following his nomination ahead of the general election. Photo: AFP
Singapore general election 2025

No more ‘riff-raff’? Singapore’s opposition narrows talent gap with ruling PAP

The opposition has fielded more candidates ahead of the May 3 election that are seen by analysts as a ‘step-up in the calibre’.

Singapore’s Workers’ Party and other opposition parties are fielding more candidates of higher calibre for the 2025 general election, analysts say. Photo: Xinhua
The Philippines

Will overseas Filipino workers sway the Philippines’ midterm elections?

Observers say mistrust of a newly introduced online voting system needs to be addressed to increase voter turnout among OFWs.

South Korea

Lee Jae-myung leads South Korea polls amid political turmoil and US tariffs

Support for Lee keeps rising while his rival, acting President Han Duck-soo, stays coy about his intentions for the June 3 snap elections.

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South Korea

A ‘wild card’ emerges in South Korea’s presidential race: the prime minister

A new poll shows acting president Han Duck-soo, a 75-year-old technocrat, leading among conservative voters after Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment.

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South Korea’s Prime Minister Han Duck-soo faces pressure to run for president after Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment. Photo: Reuters
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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Philippine Senator Imee Marcos presides over a Committee of Foreign Affairs hearing on March 20 following Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest. Photo: AFP
Australia

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

Despite the erosion of trust, support for the US alliance remains strong with 80 per cent of respondents saying it is important for security.

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Singapore general election 2025

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

Domestic issues and more perspectives in parliament likely to be on voters’ minds for next month’s election, analysts say.

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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.

People gather next to the Merlion statue at Marina Bay waterfront in Singapore. The city state is expected to hold a general election later this year. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

Demonstrators wave Bangladesh’s national flag during a rally in Dhaka last year marking one month since the ousting of Sheikh Hasina. Photo: AFP
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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