South Korea: ‘Humpty Dumpty’ sitting on a wall
These days, South Korea seems to resemble Humpty Dumpty. The two worlds divided by the wall it is sitting on could be a symbol of bipolarity surrounding the country: Left and…
The Asian View
To mourn meaningfully is to demand change
The writer says: "Unless the tragedy of the Milestone jet crash is addressed with structural reform and sustained public reckoning, it will be folded into this pattern: cathartic…
Korean thriller ‘Squid Game’: A stark reflection of our times
In the Philippine context, the show reminds one of the proliferation of gambling and its gruesome impacts.
Lychees reflect the resilience of Chinese market
From trending make-up tutorials inspired by the fruit's ruby-red hue to surging sales in far-flung areas, lychees are more than satisfying cravings; they are opening a window to…
Bangladesh’s July uprising and the rise of collective power
Through this movement, the people of Bangladesh expressed their protest using a language shaped by long-standing discontent.
Depopulation complicates Japan’s rice policy; needs of farmers, consumers have diverged
The number of people whose primary occupation is in the agriculture industry has halved over the past 25 years, dropping to about 1.1 million. Their average age is 69. The number…
Making the liberal international order 2.0
Political polarisation and autocratisation have evolved into a structural threat, manifesting across democracies at unprecedented levels.
Stop the hypocrisy—pass the divorce bill
Divorce does not end marriages. It merely confirms that a marriage is already dead.
Shift to a circular economy crucial to environmental sustainability
The towering landfills of Hong Kong are a clarion call for change. The circular economy offers a path to a sustainable future, reducing waste, conserving resources, and protecting…
Pakistan’s high urbanisation rate—boon or bane?: Dawn
The sheer scale of forthcoming urbanisation in Pakistan demands a holistic approach, which takes in all factors. Such an approach will help make capital, climate financing and…