While speculation had swirled that his allies would try to help him stay in power, the president is now focused on ensuring his influence continues well after he steps down.
The president’s popularity can bolster his family members in the polls and a political dynasty may give him leverage to decide on future candidates in the ruling party.
The country has sought to assure foreigners that their privacy would be upheld and they shouldn’t worry about being prosecuted unless their family members file a complaint.
With his final term running out, President Joko Widodo is struggling to finance a project that could resettle millions of people and cement his own legacy.
The fallout shows the new generation of leaders taking over will have their work cut out to control a divisive issue in the city-state's multicultural society.
Putin’s attendance could also bring him face to face with Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time since Russia’s invasion.
Singapore had seemed like a poster child for pandemic management, but now it is looking like a real-time illustration of how challenging the pivot away from 'zero COVID-19' is going to be.
The tiny city-state that relies on being globally connected is eyeing the resumption of some international travel by September.
The rumblings started shortly after Singapore’s ruling party won 89% of seats in last year’s election. What would be hailed as a fantastic outcome in most places amounted to the worst parliamentary performance ever for the People’s Action Party, which has been in power since ...
Companies and investors are weighing the impact of a military coup that has thrust the once-thriving nation into a state of emergency.
