Fixing sorry state of the Philippines’ aviation
For the sake of efficiency and safety, radical changes must be made both in the prevailing systems and in the mindsets of the people.
Manage crisis and more to ease tension with North Korea
The escalation of tensions is a very problematic development in that it is a serious obstacle to peace and prosperity on the peninsula and the countries around Northeast Asia.
Making our public food distribution system work
With the soaring inflation rate in recent times, the importance of effective public food distribution cannot be emphasised enough.
China and ASEAN: Cooperating to build an epicentre of growth
ASEAN countries have seen rapid trade growth, continued recovery in consumption and burgeoning digital economies, with overall economic growth expected to exceed 5 per cent in…
The world responds to a rising India
The order for 470 commercial aircraft signed by Air India was an indicator of the impact India has on the global economy.
Lesson learned from the kidnapping in Papua
The incident should prompt the state and relevant stakeholders to evaluate development and security policies in the Papua highlands and for Papuans living in the area.
Working together for the future of the news industry
We do not believe that the choice for Indonesia is between regulation and no regulation. Rather, it is about designing regulations that can work for all Indonesians.
Be prepared for increasingly dangerous military provocations
The latest firing may have been a demonstration of North Korea’s ability to counterattack immediately if attacked by the United States and South Korea, or the readiness of the…
Cutting UN aid will spell disaster for Rohingya refugees
The most sustainable solution would be the safe, dignified repatriation of Rohingya refugees, which would give them full citizenship rights.
There is hope, still, for United Nations
It would not be wrong to say in surprising ways the UN overcame the structural limitations that were imposed on it at its creation, as well as the political restrictions imposed…