Going cashless: Dawn
The government would have to work in different areas to create an ecosystem for digital transactions before Pakistan can actually hope to become a cashless economy.
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Deepening China-Indonesia ties: The Jakarta Post
Relations with China cannot be pinned solely on strong economic cooperation as some issues remain, including the skirmishes in the South China Sea, and the flooding of Chinese…
Child killers: The Kathmandu Post
The prevention of drowning deaths in Nepal, the result of systemic inaction, must be a national priority.
Cleaning the House of Marcos: Philippine Daily Inquirer
It’s a move no one expected from a chief executive better known for consensus than confrontation. It took gumption and the kind of political courage that could redefine his…
Discretionary contracts for stockpiled rice: Will they help calm prices?- The Japan News
It is important to promote measures to stabilise prices that will be acceptable to both consumers and producers.
Troops, trust and alliance: The Korea Herald
Even a partial US troop withdrawal from South Korea can cast doubt on deterrence.
Address causes of child sexual abuse: The Daily Star
Rape statistics reveal how vulnerable children are, despite legal measures.
Troubled waters: Dawn
South Asia’s waters are a common, shared resource, and must be distributed justly and equitably for the well-being of its people.
Governance as performance: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The word “performance” is now used in both its administrative and stage sense. Governance is a complex affair; optics (the management of impression) is a way to simplify that…
Questioning historical revision: The Jakarta Post
Critics suspect the project aims to glorify the incumbent government and will serve as "official history" in textbooks across all educational levels, at least for President…