Nepali PM Balendra Shah’s patchy 100 days in office: The Kathmandu Post
The Kathmandu Post's editorial team argues how the Nepali government has chosen the populist route of "quick delivery at any cost", instead of honouring due process.
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So the trial begins: Philippine Daily Inquirer
"For months, the case against Duterte had been consumed by procedural battles and jurisdictional disputes, threatening to overshadow its substance," highlights the Philippine…
Copyright and journalism: The Jakarta Post
The Indonesian government should focus on helping journalists and media organisations rebuild sustainable business models – while also continuing to serve democracy and the…
Asia left behind: Dawn
The statistics make for grim reading: Asian teams won just three out of 27 matches in the group stage, says the editorial.
Will stiffer fines really fix Nepal’s traffic culture: The Kathmandu Post
The editorial says that while stricter rules are necessary to save lives, they must be equitable and align with the nation’s reality.
China-EU economic ties not zero-sum game: China Daily
The China Daily editorial team says that "The 'intensive, focused and constructive' talks surrounding key economic and trade issues sent a clear signal that China and the EU…
The media’s crisis of trust: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Philippine Daily Inquirer's editorial team asserts that protecting journalists is not merely a matter of safeguarding a profession but defending the public’s right to know.
A river we celebrate, but fail to protect: The Daily Star
The Daily Star's editorial team highlights how microplastics in the Halda River's fish reveal deep institutional neglect.
Will Japanese government push through tax cut without considering concerns?: The Yomiuri Shimbun
The Yomiuri Shimbun's editorial team highlights that if Japan's consumption tax cut is implemented, it would be the first such reduction since the policy was first introduced in…
Grim turning point: Philippine Daily Inquirer
"The Philippine educational system, already burdened by deep systemic failures, is facing a grim turning point with the introduction of American-style gun bloodshed in schools…