Best foot forward
Let’s prioritise what to do. We need to give Ismail Sabri time and support to conduct more reforms.
The impact of pandemic corruption
Several sets of numbers used by the Duterte administration for pandemic response raise questions.
Quad’s mentality at odds with regional values
It remains to be seen whether next week's summit will produce the degree of "decisive" commitments on vaccine diplomacy and infrastructure.
The way to environmental degradation
The decision to extract sand, stones and soil for export to reduce the deficit is unwise.
Creating a lasting legacy of collaboration across South Asia to beat the virus
Partnerships are vital to beat the virus and the Covid-19 crisis has increased policymakers' appetite for policy measures
Quest for inclusive globalization
The G7 members should concentrate on working to ensure a more equal and fairer world rather than telling others what to do.
Devastating tax measure
The new tax regulation - which almost doubles the income tax - on the country's private schools will be a big blow.