Supporting the new norm of a marriage of convenience
It sounds like the Ayer Kuning by-election on April 26 will likely be a victory for the status quo, which in post-GE15 means non-Malay voters accepting the new political norm of…
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Tariffs and the Philippine economy
Because Philippine exports now face lower tariffs compared to goods from many competitors, the country could become a more attractive source for US imports.
A closer look at the Modi-Yunus meeting
In a region already teeming with distrust, misinformation, and emotional narratives, what was truly achieved in this so-called "sideline" meeting?
Beyond retaliation: How ASEAN and Asia can turn the tide against US tariffs
ASEAN and other Asian economic policymakers should bear in mind that the cost of these tariffs will fall largely on US consumers.
Terrorist violence and protests in Pakistan’s Balochistan must serve as wake-up call to the state
There appears to be complete breakdown of the state’s authority in large parts of the troubled province.
Nepal’s invisible poverty
While Nepal’s poverty rate is rapidly declining on paper, the deeper realities remain hidden.
Why Myanmar’s Rohingya repatriation plan rings hollow
The declaration seems more like a political gesture to ease international pressure than a sincere effort to correct past wrongdoings.
Tariffs, tensions and turning points: A strategy for ASEAN sovereignty
The paradox of economic interdependence and strategic anxiety underscores ASEAN’s urgent need for unity and legal clarity.
Watching South Korea’s early education fever
The difficulty of the entrance exam for 5 or 6-year-old children to enter a prime English academy is said to be at the 10th grade level, and some of the questions are as difficult…
Indonesia must think carefully before maneuvering through US tariffs
Indonesia must tread carefully with a political economy approach to trade diplomacy following US tariffs, maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships and avoiding impacted…