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Trending Vietnam hosts Russian naval task force amid shifting tides in South China Sea U.S. Sanctions Cambodia’s Prince Group Over Online Scam Operations Thailand to fast-track $9.2 bln in investment projects, accelerates debt buyback scheme Vietnam central bank leans into aggressive credit push to sustain growth Border clashes flare again between Thailand and Cambodia, dozens injured Da Nang’s Free Trade Zone: What to Know About Vietnam’s Upcoming First FTZ BBC’s ‘Dark Side of Paradise’ Thailand Documentary Draws Sharp Criticism Malaysia’s data-centre clampdown seen as balancing act between U.S. pressure and China trade ties Vietnam hosts Russian naval task force amid shifting tides in South China Sea U.S. Sanctions Cambodia’s Prince Group Over Online Scam Operations Thailand to fast-track $9.2 bln in investment projects, accelerates debt buyback scheme Vietnam central bank leans into aggressive credit push to sustain growth Border clashes flare again between Thailand and Cambodia, dozens injured Da Nang’s Free Trade Zone: What to Know About Vietnam’s Upcoming First FTZ BBC’s ‘Dark Side of Paradise’ Thailand Documentary Draws Sharp Criticism Malaysia’s data-centre clampdown seen as balancing act between U.S. pressure and China trade ties

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July 21, 2025

The LDP Bears Responsibility for Japan’s Populist Surge

A mix of LDP hubris and inaction contributed to its electoral setback – and the rise of textbook-style populism.

By Chief Editor · 1 min read · July 21, 2025

A mix of LDP hubris and inaction contributed to its electoral setback – and the rise of textbook-style populism.

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