Han Hyo-joo relishes role as charismatic captain in ‘The Pirates: Goblin Flag’
A female captain character is not only rare in Korean films, but also for actress Han Hyo-joo, widely known for her roles in romantic movies.
The Asian View
Let’s talk about the South China Sea – the signals from Indonesia’s initiative
The proposed maritime security meeting with other Asean members comes amid growing Chinese pressure on other claimant states.
Forget the Great Resignation, aim for the Great Refresh
The so-called Great Resignation in fact affects only about 2 per cent of employees expected to change jobs this year. What of the rest?
Covid-19 worsens Asia’s staggering inequalities
Between March and December 2020, the equivalent of 147 million full time jobs were lost in the Asia Pacific region.
Who still cares about GDP?
The writer says we should focus on a measure that takes into account things such access to basic needs for all.
10 propositions for Korea’s presidential candidates
In his letter to the leading presidential candidates, the writer urges both of them to pay attention to 10 crucial issues facing the country
The list of conflicts to watch should include one between India and China
While the standoff between the two countries is in its second year, the risk of a flare up remains high
Reworking Pakistani identity
The writer says the state provides a set of cues to questions of identity, but so do citizens from various backgrounds.
A new Great Wall in the making?
A hostile external environment is fostering inward-looking nativist sentiments, which could accelerate the process of China's decoupling.
Time to turn ASEAN’s Indo-Pacific initiative into security dialogue
The writer says the emerging cold war between China and the United States is being fought in part in the South China Sea.