‘High-value guests’ may be key to sustainable tourism
Consumption behavior that does not depend on shopping may make inbound spending more resilient to a strong yen in the future.
Why Idul Fitri is a moment of joy for Catholics, too
Idul Fitri deeply connects with interreligious love, forging reconciliation, charity, respect for diversity and shared human values.
Dhaka’s earthquake gamble: Built on sand, bribery, and blind faith
Dhaka, with its labyrinth of high-rises, its tangled mess of traffic, and its people who live life with an enviable mix of bliss and oblivion, stands precariously on the edge of a…
The strange ways of democracy
If there are two coalitions and voters are unhappy with both, the assumption is they’ll vote for a third force in a by election. But politics does not work that way.
Growth, jobs, and poverty reduction in the Philippines
Growth must be inclusive, ensuring that all citizens and communities share in its benefits, directly or indirectly.
A Raya for all Malaysians
But patience and humility are the two traits missing on Malaysian social media, the writer says. The toxicity has not abated during this holy month with netizens spewing racial…
Why corruption thrives in a religious society
Children, if shown a different model, may grow up with inner clarity that resists corruption not out of fear, but from principle.
Bangladesh CA Yunus’s China visit can open many doors
China is currently Bangladesh's largest trading and defence partner, reflecting the robust and multifaceted nature of their bilateral ties.
The price of perfection: South Korea’s early education crisis
The competition is so fierce that people joke about toddlers taking entrance exams in diapers just to secure spots at prestigious kindergartens — viewed as essential prep for…
Awami League’s crimes: What should be its punishment?
The demand to ban a major political party raises fundamental questions about the limits of democratic competition and the long-term consequences of political exclusion.