The playbook of student politics needs an overhaul
The writer says the "student politics" we see today in institutions as appendages of political parties is a distorted and destructive version of what it is meant to be.
Biden should try vaccine diplomacy with China
During this challenging period for China, Biden should provide Xi with mRNA vaccines until other mRNA doses become available in the country.
Human rights left behind in Asia?
Asia News Network writers look at human rights issues in the region. Here are excerpts.
Pakistan’s challenges amid leadership renewal
The paper says Islamabad will hope that the crisis in Pakistan’s ties with the United States, stoked by Imran Khan, has been staved off.
YouTube should not be let off the hook for censorship
The writer says Hong Kong can consider calling for a territory-wide advertising boycott on YouTube for its actions.
Invest in education to reduce inequality
The writer says there seems to be a lack of understanding that investment in human capital is key to economic development.
Finding our way ‘back to the Republic of Korea’
The writer hopes the Yoon administration can straighten out those problems of the previous administration and return the good old Republic of Korea safe and sound.
We can’t let our guard down against Covid-19
With Covid-19 evolving, new strains and variants are expected to surface in the coming months and years. Covid-19 is also expected to become an endemic disease in the long run.
The sleeping giant awakens: Indonesia reopens to the world
The reopening will provide a further boost to South-east Asia’s largest economy, which has been on a gradual recovery after gross domestic product contracted 2.1 percent in 2020.
Ukraine war: A silent assault on the developing world
The writer says the Russian invasion is fast becoming a matter of life and death for vulnerable people around the world.