Timeline: Sheikh Hasina’s reign ends after 15 years
Hasina, known as the iron lady of Bangladesh, resigns and flees the country after weeks of deadly protests.
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Singapore’s ex-MP Leon Perera ‘helping PSP on an informal basis’ as opposition parties gear up for election
A former opposition member of parliament in Singapore who resigned from the Workers’ Party (WP) after he was caught lying about an extramarital affair has been volunteering with another opposition bloc, as parties prepare themselves for the next general election.
Sheikh Hasina came back from tragedy to lead Bangladesh — until protests forced her to flee
DHAKA, Bangaladesh (AP) — Sheikh Hasina, the longest-serving prime minister in Bangladesh’s history, resigned and fled the country on Monday, bringing a tumultuous end to her 15-year rule as an extraordinary wave of protest succeeded in toppling her government.
Vietnamese billionaire tycoon found guilty of defrauding stockholders, sentenced to 21 years
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A prominent Vietnamese business tycoon was found guilty Monday of defrauding stockholders of nearly $150 million by falsely inflating the value of his company, in a case that comes as the government cracks down on widespread corruption in the country.
Vietnamese billionaire who defrauded stockholders out of US$150 million, sentenced to 21 years
A prominent Vietnamese business tycoon was found guilty on Monday of defrauding stockholders of nearly US$150 million by falsely inflating the value of his company, in a case that comes as the government cracks down on widespread corruption in the country.
Thailand’s progressive Move Forward party might be dissolved, but its former chief remains hopeful
BANGKOK (AP) — The charismatic Thai politician who led his young, progressive party to a stunning general election victory a year ago is urging supporters not to lose hope, even if the party is disbanded by a legal order.
Can 'boring' leaders save the world from populism?
TOKYO -- When it comes to politics, boring is not always a bad thing.