The new scramble for Africa
Despite many headwinds, trade between Africa and China jumped to a record level of US$282 billion in 2022 — an 11 percent increase year-on-year.
The circular economy requires nurturing
As textile recycling is a global industry, international cooperation is essential for its progress.
There is enormous opportunity for the person who takes on the mantle of leadership in Karachi
The writer says by building political bridges, many tasks can be done collaboratively, rather than competitively.
ASEAN starts its own military exercises to prove its centrality
While ASEAN remains cautious about AUKUS and is analysing the Quad approach toward the grouping, its members are not hesitating to work with non-Chinese partners in maritime…
In the land of elderly rickshaw pullers
The writer says Bangladesh, as a nation, should be able to better protect and provide for the disadvantaged and marginalised population.
Facing fire
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is now in the line of fire for having approved an honours list, put up by Mr. Boris Johnson, that is said to contain several names of the latter’s…
Power crisis: Perils of pursuing the old dangerous path
The writer says the situation could conceivably get worse, with the energy and power sectors becoming a huge burden on the economy and aggravating the dollar crisis.
Artificial intelligence is still far from being ‘intelligent’
To ensure that the benefits of AI reaches everyone, humans must always be on top of it.
To marry or not is a big question
Only by creating a more supportive social environment and promoting inclusive values can the development of marriage be facilitated, and personal happiness be achieved.
How AI can even the climate playing field
The technology has proved useful for analysing massive data sets, identifying patterns, and predicting behaviour, and could be the key to solving the intersecting climate,…