Does democracy have a future in ASEAN? Not yet
The writer says unless the leaders of Asean have enough confidence and conviction, the dawn of the Asean Community in 2025 can only make more fireworks and traditional music,…
Bangladesh tops the wrong ranking, again
The writer says Bangladesh needs a holistic approach to bring down drug trafficking rings, despite their identities and affiliations.
Much ado about tourism slogans
The paper says what the Philippines needs to draw in more tourists is for tourism campaigns and the tourist attractions to go hand in hand at more or less equal levels.
In the US-China relationship, each stride forward is often met with twice the setback
Questions are again being raised about the future trajectory of the world’s most consequential relationship.
Cambodia’s democratic journey: Upholding sovereignty and fostering progress
The writer says protecting and upholding national sovereignty has been viewed as an essential prerequisite for Cambodia’s development and stability.
Parallel military diplomacy for Nepal
The writer says Nepal should seek to retain the status quo with India and promote technical cooperation with China.
Key takeaways from the Paris summit on climate finance
The writer says whether the summit will result in any new concrete action going forward remains to be seen, but it has certainly given a positive push in the right direction.
Why Modi’s US visit should leave Pakistan introspective
The writer says Pakistan will have to reappraise the cost of premising its foreign policy on enmity with India.
Steps the government should take for Eid travellers
With the rising prices of commodities and an unemployment crisis, Eid travellers this year will be massively affected by hijackers and conmen.
Empowering Asean MSMEs to embrace circular economy
By addressing the challenges and creating an environment for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to thrive, we can unlock their full potential and contribute to sustainable…