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.
Traffic capital of the world
Contrary to official wisdom, building more roads may be counterproductive to the purpose of easing traffic, notes the paper.
The young lead new trends in consumption market
With per capita GDP of more than $12,000, China is poised to enter the ranks of middle- to high-income economies, and accordingly, its consumer market is transitioning toward…
Nepal’s tourism potential
The paper says the country must be clear about the kind and number of tourists it needs and can handle.
‘Shrinkflation’ hits consumers
Business owners have resorted to this tactic mainly due to the fear that they would lose their ultra budget-sensitive market if they raise prices to cover the corresponding…
What’s next for Cambodia in the shadow of Japan and China competition?
The writer says Cambodia’s journey in navigating the ASEAN competition requires a strategic approach that encompasses leveraging strengths, fostering collaboration and ensuring…
Loan sharks in apps
The difficulty in distinguishing between dubious loan apps and those of legitimate fintechs has led many to fall prey to blackmail and coercion, notes the writer.
Onion prices again testing consumers’ limits
The paper says the government needs to have strict enforcement of price caps and punish errant traders, as well as finding alternative sources for import of onions.
How ASEAN is making instant cross-border payments a reality
Thailand and Singapore have been at the forefront of linking domestic fast payment systems across borders. Their first-of-its-kind ASEAN cross-border linkage provides a blueprint…
We cannot look away from Gaza
The assault in Gaza by Israeli forces continues in full view of the world, in what many have called a “textbook case of genocide, notes the writer.