Indonesia: Stockholm syndrome or ‘Things Fall Apart’?
Even female Indonesian leaders, including Megawati, once they become part of the ruling elite, are also imbued with patriarchal attitudes and behaviours.
Of full stomachs and empty books
The education problem in the Philippines is multipronged, and it needs multiple solutions.
Philippine education secretary to Asean member states: Equip learners with digital skills
Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara during an ASEAN meeting on Monday, Aug 26, however emphasised that technological advancements must only used to aid and support the…
Balochistan attacks: Dawn
Since the night of August 25, in a series of coordinated militant attacks across the province, over 70 people, including security personnel, the assailants and ordinary citizens,…
Indonesia’s new Myanmar plan: The Jakarta Post
The President could instruct Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi to immediately consult with her ASEAN counterparts to realize the initiative, for the sake of the well-being of…
Dr Yunus’s address and the path forward: The Daily Star
Given the present state of the nation, the number of reforms needed may seem endless. However, pursuing all of them is neither realistic nor achievable in the short to medium…
Chinese athletes poised for Paris Paralympics glory
With an average age of 25.8 years old, China's 284 Paralympians are set to participate in 19 sports, including archery, athletics and badminton, across 302 events at the 17th…
How well do you know Paris? With Team Singapore Paralympians
Ahead of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, The Straits Times asks three Team Singapore Paralympians some quick questions about the French capital.
Conservation efforts help revitalise China’s Yangtze river
With 10-year fishing ban underway, fish stocks are starting to recover.
12 yo football prodigy dreams of playing for Cambodia
Wisdom Chukwuebuka Onyekachi, a young Nigerian footballer who was born in Cambodia, is currently a fourth grade student at Luxury International School in Phnom Penh. Football has…