After the showdown
Last week’s showdown between the government and opposition may have ended sooner than anyone expected but it left serious unresolved problems in its wake.
The Asian View
Going on strong
On the two-year anniversary of the Madani government, it is not that Malaysia PM Anwar’s unity government is strong; it is that the opposition is weak.
Government is not a family
In a democracy, we elect our leaders and hold them accountable. The nation benefits when its leaders debate openly, argue over policies, and expose one another’s shortcomings.…
From COP16 to INC5: Will ASEAN champion the fight against plastic pollution?
Despite efforts, ASEAN’s overall presence in the negotiations has been less prominent compared to other regions, though there remains significant potential for leadership, as…
What fate awaits the Dutertes?
Verbal threats made by the Dutertes are figuratively the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface lies colossal rage raring to emerge as a monstrosity of wrongful conduct.
Priorities for Bangladesh’s health sector
The government spends only 0.7 percent of GDP on health which is the second lowest globally.
Thailand losing battle for Japanese investment: Lessons from Vietnam
With rising wages, an ageing workforce, and skill mismatches, Thailand must act swiftly to reclaim its status as a top FDI hub in Southeast Asia.
How ‘tagging’ silences critical voices in Bangladesh
For over a decade and a half, the Awami League government employed tagging as a political instrument, branding dissenting voices as opponents, traitors, or allies of rival…
What went wrong at the Sado mines
Understanding what went wrong is crucial for avoiding similar setbacks in the future and ensuring that historical grievances do not continue to hinder diplomatic progress.
Hanoi follows Beijing in cyber rules
The Southeast Asian nation is now ramping up already tight controls over online platforms with new rules that will require companies to verify the identities of users and share…