When a robot becomes one of us
The writer says: "Perhaps, then, the true test of the future will not be whether a robot can pass for human, but whether we can remain humane in a world where machines look back…
The Asian View
Long nights in the Jakarta streets
Ours is an age of instant outrage and fleeting wisdom, where humanity searches for quick fixes to problems generations in the making.
Philippines must build on Malaysia-led ASEAN geopolitical, economic momentum
As the Philippines takes over the ASEAN chairmanship, analysts say continuity and sustained momentum will be vital to safeguarding the region’s peace and prosperity.
The poor pay for corruption
Our fight against corruption is not just a social, economic, and political crusade, but a moral and spiritual mission, says the writer.
Move over, status quo — New York has a new story to tell
Zohran Mamdani’s victory marks not just a political shift, but a cultural reckoning for a city daring to dream again.
Redefining excellence: The quality and sustainable education of online distance learning in Malaysian higher education
By addressing misconceptions and showcasing genuine quality, Malaysia affirms that the future of education is digital-adaptable in delivery but steadfast in excellence, the writer…
AI can boost energy security in APEC
The writer says, "By working together on AI-driven energy solutions, China and the United States could set a benchmark for sustainable, high-tech energy collaboration that…
‘Michelin moment’: Shattering exceptionalism
A Michelin recognition could go a long way in shattering the Filipinos' self-defeating “negative exceptionalism”: namely, the ingrained tendency to think the Philippines is…
The Mamdani effect: Rekindling hope in a cynical city
Observers say Zohran Mamdani touched a chord with voters with his passionate attention to bread-and-butter issues, full of plans to freeze rent, offer free bus service, and start…
Indonesian deindustrialisation: Creative destruction or destructive creation?
The writer poses the question: Why do Indonesian firms not innovate?