Bangladesh tops the wrong ranking, again
The writer says Bangladesh needs a holistic approach to bring down drug trafficking rings, despite their identities and affiliations.
Much ado about tourism slogans
The paper says what the Philippines needs to draw in more tourists is for tourism campaigns and the tourist attractions to go hand in hand at more or less equal levels.
Cambodia’s democratic journey: Upholding sovereignty and fostering progress
The writer says protecting and upholding national sovereignty has been viewed as an essential prerequisite for Cambodia’s development and stability.
Megawati has questions to answer about rights abuses in Aceh
The writer says Megawati should at least feel guilty for the atrocities and take steps to heal the wounds of the victims and their families.
Human rights reparations
The paper says the government’s move to seek an out-of-court settlement of the rights abuses is too little, too late.
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.