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Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo resigns amid prolonged market turmoil Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo resigns on July 27, 2026; President Prabowo accepted the resignation as markets grapple with ongoing …

Chadchart Sittipunt Wins Landslide Re‑Election as Bangkok Governor Bangkok voters reelected Chadchart Sittipunt in a landslide on June 28, 2026, with his support topping 60% as officials and local media …

Yuriko Koike to End Decade-Long Salary Halving for Tokyo Governor Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike will end her decade-long salary halving on July 31, 2026, restoring pay to pre-cut levels and …

Shimane Governor Maruyama Diagnosed with Stage 3 Bladder Cancer; Drug Therapy and Surgery Planned Shimane Governor Maruyama diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer, with no metastasis, and will begin drug …

Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels energy crisis and threatens Asian supply chains Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels an energy shock that raises industrial input, logistics and food costs, threatening growth …

Bank of Japan Signals Possible June Rate Hike Amid Middle East Risks BOJ Governor Ueda said on June 3 the Bank of Japan could consider a rate hike at its …

Osaka Metropolis referendum to be held with April 2027 unified local elections, Ishin city councillors agree Osaka Metropolis referendum set for unified local election day in April 2027, statutory council …

Tokyo startups: Koike says Tokyo’s reliability can lure international founders amid geopolitical shifts Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike tells Nikkei Asia that the city’s reputation for trust and stability is a …

Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha Moya indicted by U.S. on alleged ties to Sinaloa cartel U.S. prosecutors indicted Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine officials, alleging collusion with the Sinaloa …