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No cakewalk seen for Prayut in next election
Kyodo News, Published on 23/12/2021
» Politicians are gearing up for a possible general election next year, even though Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists his military-backed coalition government will complete its four-year term in 2023.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang re-elected, but influence may wane
Kyodo News, Published on 19/03/2018
» BEIJING: Li Keqiang was re-elected for a second five-year term as China's premier by the National People's Congress on Sunday, although it is believed that he will have less influence within the government.
Cambodian charter changes raise concerns
Kyodo News, Published on 05/02/2018
» PHNOM PENH: A group of Southeast Asian parliamentarians expressed alarm Monday over proposed changes to Cambodia's Constitution, and urged its parliament to reject them when they come up for its consideration this week.
Abe's ruling bloc wins, Japan set to amend constitution
Kyodo News, Published on 23/10/2017
» TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition is certain to retain a two-thirds majority in Sunday's House of Representatives election, according to early returns, providing it with the impetus to press ahead with debate on a first-ever amendment to the Japanese constitution.
Abe: Government likely to consult experts on abdication
Kyodo News, Published on 08/09/2016
» VIENTIANE - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suggested Thursday the government is likely to seek the opinion of experts in discussing its response after 82-year-old Emperor Akihito indicated his readiness to abdicate, amid speculation special legislation is being envisioned to enable the move.
Suu Kyi to continue charter amendment bid
Kyodo News, Published on 16/09/2015
» YANGON — Less than two months ahead of Myanmar's general election in November, the National League for Democracy, the opposition party led by Aung San Suu Kyi, has released its manifesto which says it will continue to strive for a constitutional amendment.
Myanmar keeps anti-Suu Kyi law
Kyodo News, Published on 23/10/2014
» Nay Pyi Daw - Myanmar's joint house committee on constitutional amendment recommended in a report presented to parliament that a clause be maintained in the charter effectively barring opposition party leader Aung San Suu Kyi from running for presidency.