China Backs Cambodian Government
Published on Aug 22, 2013 by Luke Hunt
China’s foreign minister has urged Cambodia to solve its ongoing political deadlock and to quickly form a new government, while firmly supporting Cambodia’s current ruling government.Read more from Kong Sothanarith at Voice of America..
Malaysian Election Leads To Debt Downgrade
Published on Aug 2, 2013 by Luke Hunt
The Malaysian government has had a hard time coping with the May election, which resulted in voters deserting the ruling party in droves and Prime Minister Najib Razak relying on gerrymandering to secure another five-year term.Read more from Luke Hunt in The Diplomat..
Youthful Daring at Cambodia's Poll
Published on Jul 28, 2013 by Luke Hunt
While change at the top is unlikely, Cambodians go to the polls Sunday after the opposition mounted its best campaign to date against a government branded as uncaring bullies more concerned with their personal wealth than the plight of their people, ranked among the world’s poorest.Read more from Luke Hunt in Spectrum. .
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Difficult Post-Election Period Beckons for Malaysia
Published on Jun 23, 2013 by Luke Hunt
After a disputed election, Malaysia’s opposition appears to be in something of a bind as to what comes next ahead of the opening of parliament on June 24.On May 5, the Barisan Nasional (BN, or National Front) coalition held onto office in Malaysia’s 13th general election, meaning that if it stays in government for the full five year term to 2018, it will—with its forerunner the Alliance Party—top six continuous decades in office.Read more from Simon Roughneen in The Diplomat..
Vietnamese PM Escapes Censure, Just
Published on Jun 13, 2013 by Luke Hunt
The relief within the Vietnamese Politburo must have been palpable. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, along with another 46 officials escaped censure in the country’s first-ever confidence vote. But the results were hardly a ringing endorsement of their leadership.Read more from Luke Hunt in The Diplomat..
