Inflation is not going away anytime soon
The world has entered another era of high inflation, and no country can escape from the heat wave of rising prices.
The ‘Third Space’ gains traction
As the war drags on, expect more displays of independence from countries taking stands in their own interest, not along the basis of alignment.
Impending price shocks
All economic players must make concerted efforts to fight high inflation.
Karachi superstore fire is a strong warning for govt, businesses to put public safety over profits
Neglect of fire, general safety and construction regulations has become an all too common feature of most residential and commercial projects in the city in recent years.
We dig our own grave when we kill a river
There are 310 rivers in the country, according to an estimate by Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority. Of them, 175 are in miserable condition, and 65 are almost dead.
Profound lessons from a simple meal at one of Hong Kong’s last dai pai dong
Literally translated from Cantonese as "big licence-plate stalls", these iconic open-air cooked-food businesses have been around since after World War II.
Economic challenges that the Bangladesh budget must address in 2022
Bangladesh is facing its biggest macroeconomic challenge in a decade, and will also be confronting a new set of challenges after its graduation from the LDC status by 2026.
UN rights chief’s visit to Xinjiang does have a silver lining
Bachelet's trip may have been panned as a lost cause, but the treatment of Uighurs is now back in the spotlight.
To deter China on Taiwan, Biden needs to reassure
Even as he strengthens deterrence, Biden needs to reassure China that the United States is not covertly encouraging Taiwan to declare independence.
The gang-rape on Bahaudin Zakaria Express has left women feeling ever more insecure in public spaces
Aside from the long-term trauma that the victim in this case is likely to suffer, women in general are left feeling ever more insecure in the public space.