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…
Asian Editors Circle
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…
Irrational bullying by China
In China’s book, it’s hands-off by other countries on anything that involves matters within its territory, or what it considers as part of it by some dubious historical basis,…
High time for prompt, sensible diplomacy with Myanmar
The government must engage with experts on national security, foreign policy, regional history and geopolitics who can analyse the situation in Myanmar as it unfolds, and…
Our bondage to rice
"The fact that many Filipinos eat rice thrice a day is something that we take for granted, and the best doctors can hope for is that they might change to healthier (and lower…
Bangladesh should challenge India’s claim to Tangail sari origin
Whether Bangladesh will appeal to India's Intellectual Property Appellate Board to overturn their decision remains to be seen. But doing this is essential for not only…
The devil and the deep blue sea
The 50% reduction of former PM Najib Razak’s 12-year jail term is a decision which doesn’t seem to please any of the political parties. The Umno party, is furious that the…
New power game and polls
With one of the largest political parties having been virtually demolished, the coming elections have become a tame affair.
Nelson Mandela and the killers of children in Gaza
South Africa has brought Israel to the International Court of Justice to stop what it says are the genocidal acts committed by the Israeli military forces against the Palestinians…
‘Great Wall of Democracy’
President Marcos’ unprecedented greeting of his new Taiwanese counterpart was no trivial matter, notes the writer.