For once, swift justice: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Like many other criminal cases in this country, which by and large end up languishing in court for years, even decades, the indictment brought against dismissed Bamban, Tarlac…
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Climate crossroads: The Statesman
As the world gathers at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, a familiar tension has once again taken centre stage: developing nations demanding equity and developed…
Quake defences delayed by red tape: The Daily Star
The government must urgently open the quake safety assessment facility.
High cost of health care: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Higher government spending on health has not translated into a big reduction in out-of-pocket spending, or the costs borne directly by households.
Before Hasina lost in the court of law, she had lost in the court of the people
The writer says: "Legalities aside, those who lived through those crucial days, witnessed the tragic incidents, reported on them, wrote on them, or warned and alerted the…
Another cop-out at COP: The Jakarta Post
Indonesia has demonstrated an inadequate commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in its latest nationally determined contribution (NDC), which shows it will remain…
Sheikh Hasina verdict: Dawn
Today, Bangladesh stands at a crucial juncture. Elections are scheduled for next year, and the interim authorities must ensure that full democratic rule is restored at the…
Corporate opportunity: The Korea Herald
If the government wants to prevent the hollowing out of domestic industry in the wake of its trade negotiations with the US, it must, among other things, become more…
Workers’ safety comes first: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The country’s information technology and business process management industry is a major component of the economy. However, the industry’s big economic contribution is not…
The silent war: The Korea Herald
Pyongyang’s cyberattacks reach civilians while Seoul remains unready, complacent.