Passport paradox: The Statesman
India’s rise on the global economic stage is often celebrated as an emblem of national resurgence.
Drowning in credentials no longer route to employment in Hong Kong
Degrees, diplomas, and certifications are marketed as pathways to success, yet employers increasingly prioritise job-ready candidates with the right skills, the writer argues.
We must confront unseen hunger in Bangladesh: The Daily Star
Bangladesh's progress in food security, however hard-won, is fragile.
Chief Adviser Yunus, charter, and Bangladesh’s future
The writer asks: "Can the vision for 'New Bangladesh' ignore the poor, farmers, workers, youth, women, or employment and climate crises?"
Pharmally redux
The writer says that many Filipinos are eager to know how the Pharmally cases that stank of corruption during the pandemic under the Rodrigo Duterte presidency, would play out in…
Aren’t AI risks being downplayed too much?: The Yomiuri Shimbun
If the Japanese government makes light of the risks involved in using AI, it will not be able to gain public understanding, no matter how much it calls on the public to use the…
Realistic aim or pipe dream?
Despite the strong rhetoric to combat corruption in Malaysia, there has been lack of enforcement and accountability for decades, the writer laments.
Corruption hits investor confidence: Philippine Daily Inquirer
If the Marcos administration sincerely wants to win back the trust of the Filipino public and foreign and local investors, it must demonstrate the political will to punish those…
Ageing sewer pipes: Risk of caving in is extremely serious – The Yomiuri Shimbun
The challenge lies in securing the enormous amount of funds needed for repairs. Local governments face severe financial constraints and a shortage of staff. For them, the central…
The ‘Die-hard Duterte Supporters’ phenomenon abroad
The writer poses the question: "Why do Filipinos, who are reaping the dividends of life in democratic societies, support a leader who was proudly antidemocratic and repressive…