The state of our nation: Kuensel
In sharing the concerns of nearly 9 percent of the population migrating to study, work and live abroad, PM Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay drew the attention to a concerning issue. It…
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Diverse representation: The Jakarta Post
The Muslim-hijabi metalhead trio should receive all the support they need to provide contemporary, real representations of Islam and of Indonesia following the gig at one of the…
Address, not dismiss, human rights violations: The Daily Star
Over the years, we have observed a concerning dismissal or downplaying of human rights abuses by the government. Will the third term of the Awami League government be more of the…
Aspiration to be a rich nation: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Every nation desires to be as rich as, or even richer than, her neighbors. The Philippines is no exception. For years, it had tried to crawl up the global rankings on national…
Caught between the US and China: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Despite past disagreements on foreign affairs and economic policies, the US has, up to the present, been looked up to as a big brother who will come to the aid of its former…
Trade barriers won’t protect us: The Jakarta Post
The US recently slapped new exorbitant import duties on a host of Chinese goods. The EU followed suit with an anti-Chinese EV tariffs of its own. Now, Indonesia plans duties on…
Orwellian state: Dawn
It seems that the goings-on in judges’ homes is not the only thing that piques Big Brother’s curiosity. Our security apparatus also listens to what ordinary citizens are…
Taliban diplomacy: The Statesman
Despite global criticism, the inclusion of the Taliban in a UN led forum signals a pragmatic approach by the international community. Engaging with the Taliban, rather than…
Proper feasibility study a must for railway projects: The Daily Star
That Bangladesh Railway has been a loss-incurring entity for almost a decade is not news. Yet, it is difficult not to get flabbergasted by BR projects that not only squandered…
China’s challenge: The Statesman
China’s economic data paints a concerning picture for both its manufacturing and services sectors. The manufacturing PMI has remained at 49.5 for the second month in a row,…