Former president’s victory in Davao mayoral race signals resurgence of family dynasty
Student-backed government that replaced Sheikh Hasina’s regime is revising country’s independence narrative
From Thailand to Indonesia, political dynasties illustrate the region’s failure to build robust and effective institutions
New premier Paetongtarn has averted a political crisis but faces the same risks that doomed her father and aunt’s governments
Daughter of former premier Thaksin becomes Asia’s youngest leader and third from her family
King moves to end post-election chaos by appointing reformist one-time protégé of Mahathir Mohamad
Passing of former president shifts landscape ahead of 2022 polls
Lee Hsien Loong sues journalist over report on a rare fight that has spilled into public
Decision comes as ruling clan remain locked in acrimonious dispute over Lee Kuan Yew’s will
Crisis of government adds to the burden of history and the challenge of nation-building
Nonagenarian leader’s plan to step down throws ruling coalition into chaos
Move to step down follows defeat to Modi’s ruling BJP in national elections
Sara Duterte’s increased presence on the national stage sparks speculation of run in 2022
Ambani brothers move forward on long-pending multibillion-dollar deal
Son of former dictator jostles for position as Duterte successor
Assets previously held in royal family’s name will lose tax-exempt status
Veteran Malaysian leader will have to overcome scepticism among international investors
Telecoms represents the best opportunity for successor Victor Li
Tycoon who started out making plastic flowers to pass $100bn global empire to son
Indian scion will inherit organisation at lowest ebb of its illustrious history
Date means 83-year-old will have waited almost three years to step down
Richest 50 hold collective wealth of almost $700bn after buoyant year
Reshuffle reflects leader’s desire to cement his family’s power
Critics say an unwillingness to deal with the refugee crisis fits a broader pattern of faltering reforms and indecisive leadership
Dozens of candidates enter race as ruling party’s grip on ballot slips
