We need to uplift the forgotten women behind Asia’s plastic waste recycling systems
By uplifting women doing informal waste work, we may eventually find new, more equitable paths to a sustainable, plastic waste-free future.
The soaring price of cooking oil is unforgivable for ordinary Indonesians
The writer says the palm oil industry must remember the environmental and social costs of their businesses are enormous.
Macron’s EU proposal: A potential mechanism for Southeast Asia?
The writer says the region could have a new regional architecture in which certain nations could invest without abandoning ASEAN and its ossified rules.
Is the quest for uncorrupted politicians futile?
The writer says it is important to start building democratic institutions with checks and balances that can rein in corrupt people.
Pakistan’s political system in a state of crisis
The writer says Imran Khan’s destructive approach has made it more difficult to find a political solution to the predicament.
Jokowi’s governing algorithm, a playbook for the next president
To accomplish his or her ambitions, the next president needs to find the most stable mixture of politics, the economy, technocrats and people in uniform in this governing…
South China Sea a common home and shared future
The writer says China and Asean member states have worked quite well on promoting maritime cooperation for many years.
When a head of state becomes a nation’s nightmare
The writer says Sri Lanka's president owes it to the people to prevent this emerging situation from deteriorating into further blood-letting.
EU’s criticism of HK election misguided
The writer says it is unreasonable to demand that “full democracy” be installed in Hong Kong at one fell swoop.
A not-so-smart proposal for an offshore smart city
The writer says such a project needs thorough onboarding of all parties involved, along with buy-in from every single one of the stakeholders.