Dhaka, for all intents and purposes, is dead
The writer says Dhaka's aggressive development is rivalled only by the progressive decline in almost all other parameters of urban life.
South Korea: Things change, but some things never change
The writer says we are now living in a digital world of the 21st century, where everything changes dazzlingly and radically, and should change for the better.
Imran Khan’s latest move is a further demonstration of his contempt for parliament
The writer says the latest developments have now plunged the country into a constitutional crisis.
Editorial: Democracy in Pakistan subverted
The paper says Pakistan has been thrown into the dark abyss of a constitutional crisis in the wake of PM Khan’s actions.
Endless smoke: Cigarette campaigns persistently target Indonesia’s youth
The absence of coordination and law enforcement has created big loopholes for cigarette and tobacco-related industries.
Not pro-West, pro-China, pro-Ukraine or pro-Russia, just pro-Singapore
The writer says to drop the tendency to polarise issues into pro- or anti-something and just view foreign policy issues through Singapore lenses.
The ‘true strength’ and significance of Mahathir Mohamad
The writer says love him or hate him, Malaysia is not done until Mahathir is six feet underground.
Air pollution is an existential threat for Bangladesh
The writer says a serious effort to prevent air pollution can help Bangladesh leave behind a liveable city for the next generation.
Fixing the Hong Kong housing shortage would be difficult but not impossible
The writer says if the government can see through the previous flaws in policymaking and make amends decisively, the average waiting time for public housing can be dramatically…
Three possible scenarios of the Marcos Jr. presidency
The writer says the struggle for the future of the Philippines is far from over, even with a Marcos Jr. presidency.