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Political strife in Seoul will hobble governance
The main opposition party has unilaterally assumed key posts in the legislature
South KoreaPutin visit shows Vietnam’s diplomatic flexibility
The Russian president made a state visit to Vietnam yesterday
VietnamNew Zealand economy remains weak despite growth
First-quarter growth of 0.2% has technically moved New Zealand out of recession but the economy remains weak
New ZealandJokowi will try to expedite Nusantara project
As his time in office draws to a close, the president appears increasingly focused on the scheme to build a new capital
IndonesiaPolitical polarisation will increase in Philippines
Vice President Sara Duterte has resigned from the cabinet and another key post
PhilippinesEast Asian trilateralism will mitigate polarisation
Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul have held their first trilateral summit in five years
East AsiaRussia will cooperate more with Afghan Taliban
Moscow is among the players engaging substantially with the emirate
AfghanistanBudget should shore up confidence in Thai economy
The prime minister has proposed a budget for the upcoming fiscal year
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