Philippines Vice President, Sara Duterte, was targeted by an impeachment motion by the country’s Catholic clergy on January 9.
Author: Jonathan Kay
Correspondent
Bhumjaithai Party wins Thai election
On February 9, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party officially claimed victory, securing 200 seats in the 500-seat lower house as polling results near completion.
Indonesian President holds consultations amid debate over US-backed Board of Peace
On February 3–4, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Muslim mass organisation leaders including Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah and Majelis Ulama Islam, following public outroar over Indonesia’s accession to the US-backed Board of Peace.
Indonesia pledges capital-market reforms after US$80 billion stock market fall
Indonesia’s stock market recorded its worst decline since the 1997–98 crisis, wiping out over US$80 billion in value.
Philippine parliament dismisses impeachment complaints against President Marcos Jr.
On February 3–4, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Muslim mass organisation leaders including Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah and Majelis Ulama Islam, following public outroar over Indonesia’s accession to the US-backed Board of Peace.
Indonesian oil tycoon declared fugitive by Interpol
On January 23, Interpol issued a red notice warrant for Mohammad Riza Chalid following his corruption case involving the manipulation of crude oil and fuel import arrangements at Indonesia’s state energy firm Pertamina, which authorities say caused significant losses to the state through inflated prices and illicit gains.
ASEAN Chair Philippines says the bloc does not recognise Myanmar elections result
Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro speaks to reporters following a press conference at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Retreat in Cebu, Philippines, on Thursday. (AP) […]
Myanmar pledges to lift blacklist on former civil servants after mass defections
Myanmar’s junta promised a removal of blacklist status for ex-civil servants who were involved in a disobedience movement.
Indonesia sells its economic story at Davos
On 22 January, Prabowo Subianto departed for Davos, Switzerland, following an official meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, to deliver a special address to the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 Summit.
Indonesia appoints president’s relative as central bank deputy
On January 26, Indonesian House of Representatives officially appointed Thomas Djiwandono as the Deputy of the Indonesian Central Bank, who is notably a close relative of the Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto.