Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Will Asean matter?
The writer says the sooner Asean disabuses itself from the notion of Asean centrality, the better.
War in Ukraine: How a faraway conflict can hit close to home
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said the events in Ukraine are existential for Singapore.
Can virtual labour mobility heal scars of Indonesia’s youth job insecurity?
The writers say a labor market crisis is looming for the next generation if unemployment and job insecurity are overlooked.
Is Ukraine a Metaverse Nightmare?
Metaverse is escapism from reality, and will not help us solve real world problems, especially when we need to talk eye-ball to eyeball.
Russian invasion could cripple global economy
The writer says the risks of higher inflation and lower growth remain despite some signs of recovery.
The global adverse impact of the Russo-Ukrainian war
Despite being localized in Eastern Europe, concerns are brewing on what the effect of the war will be on the global community.
Indonesia’s challenge in reviving G-20 relevance toward global recovery
The Indonesian G-20 presidency comes at a time when a struggling global economy requires big decisions.
War for gas behind Ukraine crisis
The US is desperate to explore new buyers for its natural gas and the strategic significance of the European market has become increasingly important for the US.
China’s proposal for a metro rail line and unanswered questions
The proposal for a metro rail line in Chattogram entails reclaiming land from the sea to build a 60-square km "smart city" in exchange for a share of the latter.
To be or not to be Filipino
In the ongoing debate over people of mixed race being counted as Filipinos, there is quite a bit of confusion with the naysayers mistaking racial purity with nationality.