5 Insights to Guide Asean’s Digital Generation in a Post-Pandemic World
Reaching the post-pandemic world will be no easy feat and nearly two-thirds of those polled think that life will be significantly different compared to pre-pandemic times.
The Asian View
Taliban 2.0: Moderate or still hard-line?
The Taliban is realising that fighting and destroying is very easy, but rebuilding Afghanistan is an uphill challenge.
Resurgence of violence may destabilise an already conflict-ridden Afghanistan
Taliban government must demonstrate their ability to govern by rooting out terrorism
Expand insurance coverage to include mental healthcare
This will increase access to affordable mental healthcare in Malaysia.
A thousand cheers for Maria Ressa & Muratov
The Nobel peace prize draws attention to the critical role that independent journalism plays in world order.
Will Japan’s fear of China mean Tokyo will have less time for Asean?
Economic relations may remain stable but we cannot expect breakthroughs.
India’s race with China
A vast gulf exists between the progress made by the two countries but with the pandemic, the idea of catching up with China does not seem preposterous.
Pandora papers: Wealth by stealth
Hundreds of journalists spent 18 months trawling through nearly 12 million files, but the big picture is not surprising.
Can we make Dhaka better?
The trading system must adapt again to address concerns of global resiliency, sustainability and inclusivity.
Hong Kong shifts to a new democracy paradigm
The protests resulted in an undesirably anti-China sentiment among many members of society, which inevitably led to massive destruction.