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Abhisit says no coalition signal, Democrats ready for any role
Abhisit says no coalition signal, Democrats ready for any role
FRIDAY, MARCH 06, 2026
Democrat Party leader says the party has already prepared its legislative agenda and can work either in government or in opposition, depending on the final political outcome.China: Around 5% seen as likely GDP target
China: Around 5% seen as likely GDP target
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
China is likely to set its annual economic growth target for 2026 at around 5 per cent, senior economists estimated ahead of a key political event that shapes the country's yearly policy direction and is set to convene in Beijing next week.Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful, dies at 84
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful, dies at 84
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Jesse Jackson, the fiery Baptist minister and enduring icon of the American civil rights movement who broke political barriers with two historic bids for the presidency, died on Tuesday (February 17).He was 84.Political stability lifts Thai bourse; turnover tops 102bn baht
Political stability lifts Thai bourse; turnover tops 102bn baht
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
SET Index jumped 46.88 points to 1,400.89 on Feb 9 with turnover at 102.1bn baht, as election outcome eased political vacuum fearsSeoul court sentences former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months for bribery
Seoul court sentences former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months for bribery
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
South Korean court on Wednesday (January 28) sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for taking Chanel handbags and a diamond pendant from Unification Church figures in exchange for political favours.New Centrist Party launched with 165 lawmakers
New Centrist Party launched with 165 lawmakers
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
The Centrist Reform Alliance, a new Japanese political party, was formally launched on Thursday (January 22) with 165 House of Representatives lawmakers from the two founding opposition forces the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito, a former ally of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.Abe assassin Yamagami sentenced to life in prison
Abe assassin Yamagami sentenced to life in prison
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
Japan court gives Tetsuya Yamagami life for killing ex-PM Shinzo Abe in 2022. Case spotlighted Unification Church ties and political linksEC flags 10 political figures in “grey capital” probe ahead of election
EC flags 10 political figures in “grey capital” probe ahead of election
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026
Investigators are examining alleged laundering and transfer networks tied to scam operations, alongside a separate probe into iris data collection that may be linked to mule accounts.Pita apologises for “why do we need troops?” discourse in LA
Pita apologises for “why do we need troops?” discourse in LA
FRIDAY, JANUARY 09, 2026
Pita Limjaroenrat urged overseas Thais in Los Angeles to vote, backed a “Thai Global Talent & Ideas” platform, and apologised for past troop remarksChen Zhi’s reported arrest could reshape Cambodia’s political landscape
Chen Zhi’s reported arrest could reshape Cambodia’s political landscape
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
Thai academic’s analysis argues case reflects mounting pressure on Phnom Penh from both Washington and Beijing, with knock-on effects for Cambodia’s political and business networks.