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'Sex and the City' star joins New York governor race
AFP, Published on 20/03/2018
» NEW YORK: Cynthia Nixon, the US actress who shot to international fame as workaholic lawyer Miranda on "Sex and the City," is running for New York governor, unveiling Monday a progressive platform championing greater equality and eschewing big business.
A new chapter in Thai tourism
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 10/03/2018
» 'Wealth destination management" is the buzz phrase under Yuthasak Supasorn, the first outsider chief of the state-run Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
The tragedy of Thailand's Surin Pitsuwan
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 15/12/2017
» Much has been and more will be said of Dr Surin Pitsuwan's sudden and unexpected passing due to heart failure on Nov 30, at age 68, just when he appeared to be going from strength to strength after his stint in 2008-12 as Asean secretary-general. Many will also say that among the 13 heads of Asean in its 50-year history, Surin was the most effective and formidable. Indeed, he managed to speak for and champion Asean's causes and roles in Asia and the wider world even long after he left the job. No secretary-general of Asean is likely to come anywhere near the level of his eloquence, charm and charisma, the presence and confidence that his tall frame and good looks yielded. But Asean was second best for Surin. He was better than what he ended up with, unable to find professional landings commensurate with what he could bring to the job.
About politics
News, Published on 18/11/2017
» Prayut's 'fresh faces' question steeped in contradictions v Regime keeps watchful eye on Pheu Thai Party as it mulls lifting the political ban v Rajabhakti Park: Pride of the army or simply a den of graft?
About politics
News, Published on 16/09/2017
» Democrat's Ong-art a potential governor in volunteer's clothing v Enemies of the Isra News Agency delight over harassment claim v Khunying Sudarat's quest to lead the Pheu Thai Party could be derailed by 'net idol' Chadchat
About poliitics
News, Published on 26/08/2017
» PM's offbeat humour keeps reporters bemused and guessing v Ex-foreign affairs minister Surin has his eyes on the Bangkok prize v 'Sherlock Holmes' of rice pledging is conspicuously quiet as trial nears end
Polls open in heated vote for Jakarta governor
Associated Press, Published on 15/02/2017
» JAKARTA - Voting was underway in the election for governor of the Indonesian capital after a divisive months-long campaign in which the monumental problems facing Jakarta took a backseat to religious intolerance and racial bigotry.
"EXO governor" surges in wide-open S. Korea presidential race
Published on 12/02/2017
» SEOUL - A provincial governor nicknamed after a leading boy-band is surging in South Korean presidential polls following former United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon's announcement that he would not run in an election that could come within months.
Indonesia court refuses to drop 'blasphemy' governor's trial
AFP, Published on 27/12/2016
» JAKARTA - An Indonesian court on Tuesday refused to drop blasphemy charges against the Christian governor of the capital Jakarta, as hundreds of people protested outside the court where the trial is taking place.
A year to remember
Asia focus, Published on 26/12/2016
» From the election of "Duterte Harry" in the Philippines to the affair of the "Female Rasputin" that has gripped millions of Koreans, it's been another memorable year in Asia. A few long-running political and security soap operas also continue to play out, most notably the drama in the South China Sea. As well, there is no sign that the tragedy of the Rohingya will end anytime soon. This week, Asia Focus takes a look back at some of the events and personalities that made headlines in 2016.