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1 – 10 of 11The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) -- led by former premier Hun Sen, Hun Manet’s father -- won 120 out of 125 seats in the National Assembly, the lower house, in last July’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285241
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Duterte has come under criticism in Congress over her use of confidential funds (CFs). Despite the president’s remarks, he and his deputy appear to be at odds on a range of issues.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284044
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In November, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Rodolfo Azurin said killings in anti-drugs operations would be minimised. Marcos is coming under pressure from critics over his…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274865
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However, growing concern over graft in the country does not appear to have hit President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo’s popularity. Just days before that latest CPI came out, the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276081
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The budget was submitted on August 15 and is President Rodrigo Duterte's first. It is mildly expansive, focusing on the new administration's priorities of infrastructure, law and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213194
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Foreign media typically present China’s efforts to build the 'social credit' system as an Orwellian nightmare where the state uses information technology to conduct…
ASIA: Terrorist money poses charity and business risks
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES212999
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PHILIPPINES: Spending plans to see tax evasion curb
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES213023
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The PAC will compile its report, while the Auditor General's office, which has also been investigating, will make its report available later in February. Months of controversy…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208411
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Regulators worldwide are concerned about the impact of cryptos on systemic financial and political risks, yet progress on policy frameworks has been slow and the stance has…