Bangladesh’s grand politics: Who’s really directing the show?
The country's interim government shoulders a responsibility so heavy it's practically collapsing under it, the writer observes.
The Asian View
Drowning in credentials no longer route to employment in Hong Kong
Degrees, diplomas, and certifications are marketed as pathways to success, yet employers increasingly prioritise job-ready candidates with the right skills, the writer argues.
The Asian grammar of power
If President Trump is willing to listen, he will be far more likely to communicate effectively with Asians and achieve positive results from this tour, the writer says.
Falling numbers demand measures to save India’s tuskers
The state of Asian elephant estimation 2025 conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India for the country reveals that the population has come down from 29,964 in 2017 to 22,446 in…
End cycle of corruption, empty promises
The Filipino people are demanding to see something drastic, substantial, sincere, and specific.
How Bangladesh can institutionalise social enterprises
Despite influencing global practice in social impact, the writer laments, Bangladesh has struggled to build momentum in expanding and supporting social enterprises.
Setting the benchmark higher for ASEAN
Malaysia has proven its ability to walk and balance the delicate path of non-alignment, the writer says.
The Gen Z revolt
Youth-led protests reflect anger at the abuse of power, corruption, nepotism and inequality, says the writer.
UN at 80: Imperfect but indispensable
The question is not whether the UN has failed, but whether humanity can afford a world without it.
A US-Pakistan opportunity
The writer says that when Pakistan dispatched its first-ever shipment of rare earth and critical minerals to the US recently, it felt like more than a transaction — "it felt…