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.
An economy measured by queue lengths
The future appears uncertain not only for the Rajapaksa dynasty but also for the people, who are worried about a looming food crisis come August 2022.
Be careful with ‘over-optimism’ for megaprojects
Bangladesh is not guaranteed to benefit greatly from the megaprojects that are currently in the pipeline, and they even have the potential to do more harm than good.
Unified market to also open doors for foreign firms
Accelerating the construction of a large unified market requires not only the efforts of governments at all levels but also the participation of all sectors of society.
All the way on dual citizenship
A law allowing dual citizenship would go a long way in tapping the potential of people who would serve Indonesia and contribute to its development.
Even as govt and TTP agree on ceasefire extension, prospects of peace remain bleak
Simply put, if the TTP's demands were to be met, it would amount to a surrender of the state’s authority over parts of the erstwhile tribal belt where the militants are active.
China’s role in reducing global inflation positive
The writer says China does not "export" inflation and China is insteda playing a positive role in reducing global inflation and stabilizing global prices.