Well over a billion registered voters across the Asia-Pacific region will go to the polls in a slew of elections in 2024, deciding the region's economic and diplomatic trajectory for years to come.

Bangladesh, Taiwan, South Korea and Sri Lanka are also set to go to the polls next year, while Asia's focus will shift to the U.S. Presidential race later in 2024. (Photo by Ken KobayashI)
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