Tag: #election

Thailand’s Feb. 8 Vote Puts Post-Coup Order on Trial With Election and Constitution Referendum

Thai voters will choose a new parliament and decide whether to draft a new constitution, testing the legacy of the 2014 coup and the power of unelected institutions.

#thailand, #election, #referendum, #constitution, #southeastasia

Snap Election and Tax-Cut Pledge Stir Jitters in Japan’s Bond Market

As JGB yields hit highs not seen since the late 1990s, the Bank of Japan warns of rapid moves while PM Sanae Takaichi bets on debt-funded food tax relief.

#japan, #boj, #bonds, #interestrates, #election

Japan Bond Yields Surge as Snap Election Pits BOJ Tightening Against New Tax-Cut Pledge

Japan’s JGB yields hit multi-decade highs as the BOJ warns against disorderly moves and PM Sanae Takaichi calls a snap election with debt-funded tax cuts.

#japan, #bonds, #bankofjapan, #election, #fiscalpolicy

Japan’s Bond Yields Hit 25-Year High as BOJ Signals Caution and PM Calls Snap Election

Japan’s 10-year bond yield hits a 25-year high as the BOJ warns of rapid moves and new PM Sanae Takaichi seeks a mandate for tax cuts.

#japan, #bonds, #bankofjapan, #interestrates, #election

Japan Bond Yields Hit 25-Year High as BOJ Warns on Volatility and PM Takaichi Calls Snap Election

Japan’s 10-year yield nears 2.3% as the BOJ flags rapid moves while PM Takaichi seeks a Feb. 8 mandate for tax cuts and spending.

#japan, #boj, #bonds, #interestrates, #election

Myanmar’s Generals Stage Long-Delayed Election, Tightening Control Through New Laws

Myanmar’s 2025–26 polls, held amid civil war, show how the junta used party rules, voting changes and speech bans to cement power.

#myanmar, #election, #militaryjunta, #asean, #humansrights

Thailand to Hold General Election Amid Escalating Border Conflict with Cambodia

Thailand announces election amid Thai-Cambodian border conflict and parliament dissolution by PM Anutin Charnvirakul.

#thailand, #cambodia, #election, #borderconflict, #anutincharnvirakul

Controversial Elections in Tanzania Amid International Scrutiny

Tanzania's 2025 elections see President Hassan re-elected amid protests and opposition exclusions, raising global democratic concerns.

#tanzania, #election, #democracy, #protests

Tanzanian Elections Marred by Disqualification of Opposition Parties and Protests

Tanzanians vote amid opposition disqualifications and protests, raising concerns about democracy.

#tanzania, #election, #protests, #democracy, #africa

Japan's Ruling Coalition Loses Majority in Historic Political Shift

Japan's ruling coalition loses upper house majority for the first time since 1955, marking significant gains for opposition parties.

#japan, #politics, #election, #ldp, #opposition

Bolivia Prepares for Crucial Election Amid Economic and Political Turmoil

Bolivia's upcoming elections may reshape its economy and political landscape amid crisis.

#bolivia, #election, #politics, #economy, #lithium

Japan's Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority, Setting Stage for Political Shifts

Japan's ruling coalition loses upper house majority, sparking political instability amid economic challenges and rising nationalist sentiments.

#japan, #ldp, #election, #sanseito, #politicalshift

Japan's Ruling Coalition Faces Major Challenge in Upcoming Election

Japan's ruling coalition may lose its majority amid rising inflation and the rise of the populist Sanseito party.

#japan, #election, #ldp, #sanseito, #inflation

Zohran Mamdani's Surprising Win: A Progressive Wave in NYC Politics

Zohran Mamdani's victory in the NYC mayoral primary marks a shift towards progressive policies, challenging traditional Democratic views.

#politics, #nyc, #election, #progressive, #housing

Lee Jae-myung elected as South Korea's President after Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment

South Korea elects Lee Jae-myung as president after the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, marking a pivotal shift in the nation's politics.

#southkorea, #election, #leejaemyung, #yoonimpeachment, #democracy