Trump’s second act and Indonesia’s economic outlook in 2025
Mr. Trump’s reelection and its impact on US monetary policy add a layer of complexity to Indonesia’s fiscal and monetary landscape.
The Asian View
Politics is brutal
Once again the twisty politics in 'Dune: Prophecy' sends the columnist down a rabbit hole as characters and plot points bring local manoeuvres to mind.
A year of wins
The world marched towards progress while Pakistan's internet cables took periodic vacations and prices continued to increase, making basic necessities even more unaffordable for…
One last look at Asia’s 2024 winners and losers
Diverse, mixed democratic trajectories for a diversity of democracies in Asia characterised 2024.
A message from one neighbour to another
The writer says that if propaganda in India against Bangladesh continues, UN special rapporteurs should be invited to visit both countries to assess the plight of their minorities.
Trafficked wombs
The case of the trafficked Filipino women and their wombs is different from other trafficking cases as it involves medical procedures and babies coming into being. “Wombs for…
Why 2025 is a crucial year for Bangladesh
As Bangladesh enters 2025, Bangladeshis should carry unity forward. Because, as history has shown, when the nation is divided, it falls. But when the people are united, they are…
No funeral wreaths for the living
Koreans know how to respectfully criticise and fight for things they believe in. In contrast, the use of funeral wreaths to denounce individuals is a cruel and cowardly act that…
Is it finally time for a female ASEAN chief?
In ASEAN’s half-century history, every secretary-general has been male. It is time for the bloc to walk the talk and prioritise gender equality at leadership levels.
Tapping the potential of China’s ‘marathon economy’
In line with China's goal of becoming a modern socialist country by 2035, the sports industry is expected to become a pillar of the national economy, with its annual added value…