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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong concluded a two-day visit to Cuba in early December, seeking to enhance the relationship between Singapore and the Caribbean island. Lee met... 2010-01-08

Malaysia's ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition gained parliamentary approval on December 16 to impose a six-month ban on opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim from the legislature. The... 2010-01-07

The president of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), S. Samy Vellu, is expected to step down as party president in mid-2010. The MIC is a member of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN)... 2009-11-27

More than 50 people, including supporters of Ismail Mangudadatu - a gubernatorial candidate in the upcoming May 2010 elections - and journalists were killed in a politically-motivated... 2009-11-27

An independent team appointed by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has recommended that the president impose sanctions on police officials and public prosecutors involved... 2009-11-26

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Minh Triet concluded a two-day visit to Singapore on November 17, marking the first visit by a Vietnamese president to the island since 1998. Ties... 2009-11-26

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's new cabinet offered no real surprises and we view the reappointment of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and Trade Minister Mari Pangestu... 2009-10-30

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on October 13 that the government will extend the ongoing Jobs Credit programme for six months. However, the scheme will involve two stepped-down... 2009-10-30

The Philippines' former president Joseph Estrada has announced that he will run for presidency again in the 2010 elections. Estrada, who was removed from office in 2001 over corruption... 2009-10-30

The US House of Representatives approved a resolution on October 21 calling for the release of all political prisoners in Vietnam.