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Premier omits 'opposing hegemonism' from speech ahead of expected Trump visit French luxury brand and DFS co-founder will, in turn, buy CTG Duty Free shares After performance review, John Lee lashes out at media over Jimmy Lai case Preseason games in... [2]

Richard Heydarian is a senior lecturer at the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines and author of "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery." OpinionThe rise of a progressive 'third force' in Philippine polit... [3]

TOKYO -- Au Kam-san, a prominent pro-democracy figure in Macao, is understood to have been detained for allegedly colluding with foreign forces, which is considered a crime under the gambling hub's national security law. [4]

HONG KONG -- For years, casinos across the world prized one client type above all others: the Chinese high roller. Alvin Chau's Suncity Group has been forced to shut the VIP rooms it operated with all six of Macao's casino operators. [5]

[Aung San] Suu Kyi can’t stand for the presidency and Shwe Mann feels that he would not be able to assume the presidency without her help. [6]

RANGOON — Speaking to reporters on the campaign trail in Pegu Division’s Phyu on Sunday, former ruling party chairman Shwe Mann has admitted the party will likely struggle in the upcoming general election. [7]

Richard Heydarian is an Asia-based academic, columnist and author of "The Rise of Duterte: A Populist Revolt Against Elite Democracy" and the "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery." OpinionManny Pacquiao's weekend fi... [8]

Criselda Yabes is a journalist based in the Philippines. She is author of "The Battle of Marawi," her 10th book, which was published last year. [9]

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[1] MM indianexpress.com · 2026-03-26 · 40% match

GMADA notifies acquisition of 3,553 acres amid farmers’ hunger strike in Mohali

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-05 · 35% match

Macao

Premier omits 'opposing hegemonism' from speech ahead of expected Trump visit French luxury brand and DFS co-founder will, in turn, buy CTG Duty Free shares After performance review, John Lee lashes out at media over Jimmy Lai case Preseason games in

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-21 · 37% match

The rise of a progressive 'third force' in Philippine politics

Richard Heydarian is a senior lecturer at the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines and author of "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery." OpinionThe rise of a progressive 'third force' in Philippine polit

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-31 · 37% match

Macao democrat arrested for alleged foreign collusion

TOKYO -- Au Kam-san, a prominent pro-democracy figure in Macao, is understood to have been detained for allegedly colluding with foreign forces, which is considered a crime under the gambling hub's national security law.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-04-08 · 37% match

Downfall of Macao's junket king rocks Asia-Pacific gambling world

HONG KONG -- For years, casinos across the world prized one client type above all others: the Chinese high roller. Alvin Chau's Suncity Group has been forced to shut the VIP rooms it operated with all six of Macao's casino operators.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-08-12 · 36% match

Pe Than

[Aung San] Suu Kyi can’t stand for the presidency and Shwe Mann feels that he would not be able to assume the presidency without her help.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-10-26 · 35% match

Ex-Ruling Party Chair Says USDP Unlikely to Win November Poll

RANGOON — Speaking to reporters on the campaign trail in Pegu Division’s Phyu on Sunday, former ruling party chairman Shwe Mann has admitted the party will likely struggle in the upcoming general election.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-08-20 · 35% match

Manny Pacquiao's weekend fight sets up 2022 Thrilla in Manila

Richard Heydarian is an Asia-based academic, columnist and author of "The Rise of Duterte: A Populist Revolt Against Elite Democracy" and the "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery." OpinionManny Pacquiao's weekend fi

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-11-26 · 34% match

Why is Philippine Senator Leila de Lima still behind bars?

Criselda Yabes is a journalist based in the Philippines. She is author of "The Battle of Marawi," her 10th book, which was published last year.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-02-10 · 34% match

US and China can settle differences via ADB, says ex-president

InterviewUS and China can settle differences via ADB, says ex-president Nakao warns Asia on lack of investment in human capital and the environment Takehiko Nakao, the former president of the Asian Development Bank, speaks to the Nikkei Asian Review

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