The government has undermined education
A core value for a country to develop, the federal govenrment must make amends. The High-Level National Education Commission was formed in 2018 to recommend steps to better the…
Internet freedom under threat in Asia
Government surveillance and deteriorating rights contribute to an imbalanced outlook in Asia. The story Freedom House’s latest report tells about global internet freedom is…
South-east Asia expects long fight against ISIS influence
They say militant group remains capable and dangerous even after death of leader. South-east Asian countries fighting the influence of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)…
Asia vulnerable to rising sea levels
According to new research, much of Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City are projected to be below high-tide by 2050. New research published Tuesday finds that previous projections for the…
Amnesty International raises concern about air quality exceeding ‘hazardous’ levels in Punjab
Pakistan government must do more, says Amnesty. Human rights group Amnesty International on Wednesday said that the government’s “failure to protect people from…
How governments can manage the risks of digitalisation without hindering innovation
The world is moving towards an algorithmic economy, which depends largely on data and data-driven innovation. The United States Embassy in Hà Nội yesterday held a discussion…
Which way are Sino-US ties headed?
The US has listed China as a strategic competitor and the Sino-US economic/trade conflict is a clear manifestation of this categorization. Bidding farewell to 40 years of…
Securing the future of quality journalism
Credible content that audiences value and new sources of revenue needed to sustain newsrooms. The poster boy for robust health in the media industry used to have decidedly Indian…
Challenges loom for Asia’s digital landscape
An overview of digital strategies across Asia in light of the first ever annual Digital Economy Report released by UNCTAD last week. Last week, the United Nations Conference on…
South Korea and Japan have more in common than they think
Republished with permission for Asia News Network members by The Brookings Institution. With South Korea’s decision to scrap the 2016 military intelligence sharing agreement…