Beyond cleaning up the oil spill
The paper says a disaster of this magnitude goes beyond containment and recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction will be a long, arduous process.
Rewarding thuggery, punishing talent
The writer writes about the state of student activism in Bangladesh.
China’s rebound will be positive for world economy, offset Fed risks
Unlike the US, the eurozone and Japan, which are struggling with secular stagnation and exporting runaway inflation, China's growth is accelerating while inflation remains in…
The unending search for Covid-19’s origin
To this day, no one has been able to pinpoint the animal that supposedly served as the intermediate carrier of the virus.
Business could be a harmonising force in a polarised Asia
Given the growing and deep divides within and between countries, people everywhere expect – and need - more of business and its leaders in 2023.
Solutions bared swiftly. Is it audacity or surrender?
The writer says it might be necessary to check the Yoon government's approach to the Japan issue and seek alternatives.
Blast after blast in Dhaka
The paper urges the authorities to take the matter of building safety seriously, and improve disaster preparedness and responsiveness.
Urging Indonesia to lead care economy in Asean
With a rapidly growing economy and a population of over 270 million people, Indonesia has the scale and resources to make a significant impact on care work in Southeast Asia.
Women’s rights in every space
No matter how much progress and advancement societies have achieved, the harsh reality is that many women and girls continue to experience discrimination, violence, and injustice…
Tourism’s road to recovery
Putting our house in order and remaining vigilant about the lingering threats of Covid-19 will inspire more confidence among travellers about coming into the country.