From ‘Tiger of the North’ to Hello Kitty
In the same way, people believe in the Marcos myth that the father’s reign was the “golden age” of Philippines, they hold on to the notion that Marcos Jr. will bring back…
High time to lower costs to boost births: China Daily contributor
China's natural population growth rate was only 0.034 percent for 2021, the lowest since 1960, according to the government data.
Make banks pay for phishing scam losses
The writer says those pushing for digitalisation have duty to provide for adequate redress when banks fail to do so.
Malaysian PM weathers flood and anti-corruption case backlash
But the jury is still out on the overall image of the Prime Minister
Reworking Pakistani identity
The writer says the state provides a set of cues to questions of identity, but so do citizens from various backgrounds.
A new Great Wall in the making?
A hostile external environment is fostering inward-looking nativist sentiments, which could accelerate the process of China's decoupling.
Tax hike not enough to secure smoke-free Indonesia
Indonesia boasts one of the world’s highest smoking rates among youths and adults.
Bangladesh’s risky passage through the ‘digital iron curtain’
The writer says a thorough analysis of risks and rewards and a reimagining of Bangladesh's foreign policy is needed.
Misleading analysis of US sanctions must be avoided
The writer says setting up an independent investigation mechanism to probe into the alleged abuses should be considered with urgency.
Is drug policy simply a choice between killing people and sending them to “rehab centers”?
The starting point for elevating the drug discourse is recognising that there is more to drug issues than the drug war