The poverty paradox
Urban poverty remains Nepal’s invisible underbelly, as policymakers’ focus remains on rural poverty. It also stems from the mindset that people, just by the virtue of their…
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Overhaul Shunto wage talks to overcome Japan’s ‘lost 30 Years’
Although it was an effective framework during the postwar era of rapid growth, it has not functioned well since the 1990s, notes the writer.
What will happen now Jokowi has scored triple victory in election?
People who are unhappy with his consistent intervention in the elections and the election results will not forgive Jokowi, notes the writer.
Politicking over a new IMF deal is no longer an option for Pakistan
AS political parties scramble to form a potentially weak coalition at the centre, the uncertainty unleashed by the inconclusive outcome of the Feb 8 polls is giving Pakistan’s…
President Yoon’s administration & doctors on a lethal collision course
Without a compromise, the planned strike by doctors is likely to affect the schedule of many urgent operations and treatment for patients in critical condition.
Decoding Sonia Gandhi’s shift to the Rajya Sabha
The paper says that at 77, Sonia Gandhi has no plans to retire from public life and is looking to reposition herself.
Tax evasion by the rich is setting Bangladesh back as a nation
The paper says that government has, for a long time, failed to increase its tax revenue that, added with the ongoing economic crisis, has eroded its fiscal space.
So much investment in arms, so little in saving the planet
All vulnerable countries eligible for these climate funds must have adequate mechanisms to make sure that these funds are used efficiently and judicially, targeting the right…
Trump win biggest threat to South Korea as well as the world
Given Trump's history as US president, the gist of his foreign policy is clear: America will cut its spending on collective defense with its allies, unless they significantly…
TikTok traffickers must be stopped
There is the lack of awareness among the poor, particularly young people, who may be adept at using smartphones and the Internet but are unable to identify the pitfalls, such as…