Political corruption01. December
Freedom of expression29. October
Myanmar invites foreign media coverage of junta-run election
In two months, the people of Myanmar are set to vote. Critics accuse the country's junta of merely seeking to legitimize its continued rule. It has now become clear that international media will be allowed to cover the election – but the government will decide which ones.
Equality before the law29. October
Suspect pleads guilty in assassination of former Japanese premier Abe
More than three years after the shock death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe by assassination the trial of his accused killer has started. The trial started with a surpise: the suspect has pleaded guilty.
21. October
Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as first female PM
Sanae Takaichi has made history as she became the first female Prime Minister of Japan, after parliament elected her with 237 votes, four more than a majority.
Legislative constraints on the executive18. October
Parties in Bangladesh sign reform charter following violent uprising
In Bangladesh, more than a year has passed since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The transitional government now wants to introduce reforms and presents a Charter therefore. What are these reforms about, and who is participating and who is refusing to do so?
Clean elections18. October
ASEAN must 'push for change' in Myanmar: top EU rights official
While the military and guerrilla groups are fighting each other in Myanmar, the contry's junta leader has scheduled elections for the end of December. The ASEAN states will shortly discuss how to deal with the issue. The European Union has already made a clear assessment.
Political corruption16. October
Bangladesh prosecution demands death penalty for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
Bangladeshi prosecution has demanded the death penalty for ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is beiing tried in absentia for crimes against humanity. "Her goal was to cling to power permanently -- for herself and her family," the prosecutor said.
07. October
Sanae Takaichi is poised to be Japan's first female Prime Minister
On 15 October Japan might just have its first female Prime Minister, after the ruling party LDP elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female leader. She would also be the fourth PM in just five years in a shaky political climate amid rising prices.
22. September
Violence erupts at anti-corruption protests in the Philippines
A mass protest in Manila over corruption prompted a strong police response as demonstrators threw stones and police deployed water cannon. The protests follow a congressional probe that found anomalies in the spending of billions of dollars in flood relief.