Indonesia’s quest for digital might fast, but not hungry for success
The Digital Competitiveness Index shows that the Indonesian digital economy is growing fast, but the country’s shortfalls relative to its ASEAN neighbors carry real implications.
The Asian View
Prices of essentials: Is the only way ‘up’?
The writer says the Bangladeshi government must monitor the market closely and plan for a sustainable and inclusive pandemic recovery.
Time for GE15
The writer says that for economic reasons and for the sake of political stability, Malaysia needs to head to the polls soon.
The Ukraine crisis and Pakistan
The writer says Pakistan’s geopolitical relevance to both Russia and China will be enhanced, especially for possible trade and communications corridors.
Modi’s election triumph
The paper says the success of the Bharatiya Janata Party in four of the five states that went to the polls are unmistakably a triumph for the Prime Minister.
Reversing the great resignation: What employees in Indonesia really want
Although nine in 10 employees said they are motivated and proud of what they do, only 67 percent indicated they are likely to stay in their jobs in a survey of over 23,200…
A few pieces of advice for the president-elect
South Korea's new president will take office on May 10 to lead a nation that offers him many tasks that have grown heavier during the past five years of the Moon Jae-in…
Why wait for a deadly war to act against kleptocrats?
The writer says it remains to be seen if countries can demonstrate the political will and institutional capability to implement concrete actions to bring to book cross-border…
Myanmar’s democrats must be allowed to attend the UN Human Rights Council
The writers say the United Nations Human Rights Council has the oppurtunity to honor its human rights mission and responsibility to the people of Myanmar.
The Metaverse and its unfolding story
The metaverse will arguably allow us not only to expand the production and sale of products and services, but also to keep pace with ever-changing technologies and trends.