Freedom of expression and alternative sources of information28. April
Clean elections27. March
Rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal's new Prime Minister
He is 35 years old, making him the youngest prime minister in his country’s history: Balendra Shah has taken office as Nepal’s head of government. He can rely on a comfortable majority in parliament. But the expectations of him are high – can he live up to them?
Clean elections19. March
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul re-elected
For the first time in 20 years, a head of government has been re-elected in Thailand: Anutin Charnvirakul has secured a large majority in parliament. Ths could herald a rare period of political stability.
Clean elections16. March
Junta-controlled Myanmar parliament meets for first time since Coup
Critics say Myanmar's new legislature is simply an effort to legitimize military rule after a 2021 coup which triggered widespread opposition and dragged the country into a civil war.
Clean elections16. March
Kazakh voters back reforms to expand president's powers in referendum
The newly-approved constitution in Kazakhstan streamlines the country's parliament and gives the president the right to appoint the vice president, as well as a host of other top officials.
Equality before the law12. March
China's People's Congress prioritizes tech - but also ethnic unity
A new five-year plan has been passed by China's People's Congress focusing on tech as expected. It also passed an ethnic unity law, mandating the use of Mandarin in schools and other measures. Rights activists say it could lead to further restrictions on ethnic minorities.
Civil Society Participation06. March
Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
When Indonesia bans social media access for children under 16, it will be the first country in Southeast Asia to do do so. The measures come into force at the end of the month.
Freedom of expression and alternative sources of information06. March
Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai won't appeal national security conviction
If there is no diplomatic solution leading to his release, media mogul Jimmy Lai is set to spend the rest of his life in prison. He is already 78 years old.
Legislative constraints on the executive05. March
Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeachment case moves forward
The impeachment case against Philippine VP Sara Duterte is moving on to the next step with an overwhelming majority vote on the matter. This is already the second attempt in as many years. A successful impeachment would ban Duterte from elected office for life.