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In 2026, Bangladesh heads to the polls for its first election since its August 2024 revolution; the Communist Party of Vietnam will choose the country’s top leaders for the next five years; and Asian nations will be among those vying to get their hands on the iconic FIFA World Cup. (Source photos by AP and Getty Images)
January 2, 2026 08:41 JST
Welcome to Your Year in Asia. Having said goodbye to a year that saw major trade disruptions from U.S. tariffs, conflicts in South and Southeast Asia, and Japan’s first female prime minister, here’s a look at some key events coming in 2026.
