Tackling private education
Last year alone, Korean parents and students spent a record 26 trillion won (US$19.9 billion) on private education.
Steps the government should take for Eid travellers
With the rising prices of commodities and an unemployment crisis, Eid travellers this year will be massively affected by hijackers and conmen.
Politicising budget allocations
The paper says fuel subsidies have been a reoccurring problem for the economy, weighing on the state budget and slowing the much-awaited clean energy transition.
End impunity for killing journalists
The paper says the Bangladesh authorities must protect journalists, expedite trial of all murder cases.
Philippines as refugees’ halfway house
The writer says the Philippines has not experienced dealing with the likes of the Afghan refugees, and that it would be interesting to see how events unfold.
Traffickers are one aspect of a lucrative criminal racket which extends to highest corridors of power
Human smuggling is a national shame, with thousands of desperate Pakistanis every year risking life and limb and their hard-earned money for a chance at a better future.
Breathless in Jakarta
In recent weeks, Jakarta has crept into the top of a list of cities with the worst air quality.
Why Philippines is seen as less competitive
The paper says the Marcos administration must double down on its efforts as the country competes with other economies for investments and tourism dollars.
Barishal, Khulna city polls exposed what’s wrong with our elections
The elections to Barishal and Khulna city corporations held on May 12, 2023 cannot be considered free, fair and credible, as they were non-competitive.
Philippines: Pursuing a truly independent foreign policy
The writer says that pursuing what is good for the country, and strengthening partnerships with countries that share similar values is how a country can be truly independent.