Is long-term negative population growth coming?
On Tuesday, China announced its first population decline in decades. What kind of far-fetching impact will it have on China's economic and social development?
Don’t expect too much from Jokowi’s regrets over past atrocities
Within his almost 10-year tenure, Jokowi has managed to build his political empire, which now includes his former political enemies from the military.
Tackle the plastic tide with proper waste management
The government needs to come up with the right framework and implement policies by cooperating with companies that are the top producers of plastic waste.
Murder of Brahmanbaria reporter a chilling message for journalists
In a culture of impunity, the difference between life and death is often decided by the individual choice of the criminals.
The PDI-P’s responsibility
The way Megawati treated her guests during the PDI-P's golden jubilee speaks volumes about her influence on the government.
Leaving infections unchecked will lead to more confusion
The paper says China’s image could be undermined if more Chinese entrants test positive as a result of border control measures taken by other countries.
Electing for openness
The writer argues in favour of the open-list electoral system, despite its imperfections.
Indonesia’s diplomacy: Rowing between two reefs in a fast-changing world
Moving forward, Indonesia’s leadership and diplomacy must remain focused on the welfare of the people, while being firm with our principle of active and independent foreign…
Qin Gang: From Wimbledon umpire to China’s foreign minister
At age 56, he is one of the youngest to make the cut since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.
What is the state of Awami League as a political party?
As it moves towards the next election, the question that will inevitably come to the fore is of how successful the Awami League has been in keeping its promises.