A thousand cheers for Maria Ressa & Muratov
The Nobel peace prize draws attention to the critical role that independent journalism plays in world order.
The Asian View
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.
Reform trade to build a sustainable, inclusive global recovery
The trading system must adapt again to address concerns of global resiliency, sustainability and inclusivity.
Seal the deal
Fellow Malaysian crook Leonard Glenn Francis is making headlines in American media for all the wrong reasons.
Adequate preparations needed before reopening tourism sites
Langkawi reopening has met with strong response, but we need to take care
Is Asia-Pacific ready for rapid aging mega-trend?
In 2050, one in four people will be over the age of 60; three times the number of older persons in 2010.