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Japan: First emperor abdication in over 200 years, enabling-law passed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/06/2017
» Japan may have a new emperor by the end of 2018 as Crown Prince Naruhito's ascension to the throne cleared by once-off law.
Why does corruption continue to plague us?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/01/2017
» When the very way that a society works enables corruption, what can be done? Uprooting corruption requires fundamental change.
Chuvit's new TV show: 'Hitting right in the face'
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2017
» From massage parlour tycoon to high profile member of parliament exposing police corruption to prisoner to talk show host, Chuvit never ever stops.
Malaysia's new king: Coronation ceremony for new Sultan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/12/2016
» Malaysia's 15th king, Sultan Muhammad V known for his relaxed public persona ascends the throne of Malaysia's rotating monarchy this week.
Premocracy 2.0 in the 2010s?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/04/2016
» In the 1980s General Prem shared power with politicians, delegated economics to technocrats & was untainted by corruption, can it work again?
Executives from Thailand's richest families guilty of insider trading
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/03/2016
» Top managers who have abused their power in publicly traded firms for their own benefit or for their cronies, second crackdown by SEC in three months.
U Htin Kyaw nominated as Myanmar's next president
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/03/2016
» Close aide of Suu Kyi as president would allow her to rule "above" president, replacing outgoing President Thein Sein this month.
Thailand's draft constitution of 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2015
» New constitution does seek democratic rule different from past with citizen empowerment, end to corruption, social justice & bridge of social divide, but modified 1997 charter might be better. Thitinan Pongsudhirak's analysis.
What's new in business news: April 30, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2014
» Samsung focuses on advanced mobile phone cameras, local consumer protection networks form as national law delayed & disputed university graduate test gets approved.
Govt reform meet: Should PM resign or not resign?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2014
» Debate on whether PM Yingluck should resign or not at govt reform forum at Air Force headquarters Thursday that included reps from private sector, activists, academics & some caretaker ministers.