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CNA Correspondent - Dynasties and destinies: Women and the future of politics in Asia

Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Sara Duterte. It is daughters - not sons - who appear to be carrying on their fathers' political legacies. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Lim Yun Suk, Afifah Ariffin and Saksith Saiyasombut to find out why.

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Instagram/@n_izzah  
Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

Teresa Tang

Teresa Tang

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CNA Correspondent - Dynasties and destinies: Women and the future of politics in Asia

Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Sara Duterte. It is daughters - not sons - who appear to be carrying on their fathers' political legacies. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Lim Yun Suk, Afifah Ariffin and Saksith Saiyasombut to find out why. Credits:  Instagram/@n_izzah  Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

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CNA Correspondent - 80 years on, does the world still need the United Nations?

Impotent and irrelevant: That’s what US President Donald Trump calls the United Nations, accusing it of failing to live up to its mandate. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA senior editor Liling Tan and Toni Waterman about the debate surrounding the significance of the international body.  

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CNA Correspondent - The tussle for power in Indonesia between President Prabowo and regional leaders

Along with President Prabowo Subianto, power is scattered among 961 regional leaders throughout the vast Indonesian archipelago. In a bid to maintain their popularity, some of these leaders have introduced unconventional programmes, including vasectomies for social aid. Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's Kiki Siregar to discuss the eyebrow-raising schemes. 

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CNA Correspondent - A growing pet population is spurring the rise of mobile veterinarians in Jakarta

Indonesia's declining birth rate and growing economy are just some reasons why more people are looking to own pets. But when these furry companions fall ill, finding medical treatment can be a challenge. Mobile vets are soon being launched in the capital to deal with the shortfall. Correspondent Nivell Raya tells Teresa Tang what impact the service could have on public health. 

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CNA Correspondent - Billionaire behind bars: Thailand’s top court sends ex-PM Thaksin back to jail

A watershed ruling has sent former leader Thaksin Shinawatra to jail for one year. The verdict comes shortly after the daughter of the once self-exiled icon was ousted from the prime minister's office. Is political stability finally on the horizon? Teresa Tang sits down with CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut to dissect the developments.

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