Politics holds Papua hostage
Unless this decades-long approach changes, conflict will continue to plague Papua and other hostage takings will recur and the cycle of violence will persist.
KMT leader’s visit helps improve Taiwan residents’ livelihood
The writer says talks between the KMT and the mainland authorities are the best way to iron out the cross-Straits differences.
A big-hearted Singapore Budget on Valentine’s Day
Other than for buyers of expensive properties and cars as well as smokers, it had something for just about everybody and then some for those who have less.
Chinese balloon row: Time to determine vertical delimitation in ASEAN
Delimitation of air and outer space has become a topical issue in the 21st century.
Debate on whether to pay grandparents for childcare misses the point
The fundamental issue is that Singapore has not found a solution that allows parents to balance career and family in a way that works for them.
Turkey quake may impact oil and gas supply around the world
Ceyhan, Turkey's most important oil and gas transportation hub, is not far from the epicenter will weaken Turkey's position as an international oil and gas transportation hub.
S’pore Budget 2023: Fiscal headwinds call for hard choices
As surpluses dry up, raising tax revenues and productivity will be key to fiscal sustainability
Child abuse and our crumbling social norms
The writer says there is a bias against the poor that leads to a general acceptance of violence against them.
Australia’s steady march to an Asian destiny
The writer says its changing racial mix will weigh on future national strategy and external policy.
Kishida might call snap election in 2023 if ratings improve
The low approval rating for Kishida’s Cabinet recently has shown slight signs of recovering.