Asean community can no longer tolerate Myanmar junta
Punitive action may have been chosen to sow fear of arbitrary death, which may be the military’s last resort to exert control as it loses ground in Myanmar.
How Indonesia can lead Asean in ending the Myanmar crisis
There are already very high expectations, both from within Myanmar and from the international community, toward the Indonesian chairmanship.
Singapore state investors face headwinds but they possess the heft to deal with them
In the world of investments, size matters as it allows for greater diversification and higher allocation to alternatives that are less vulnerable to market gyrations.
Russia’s gas cuts – the pain and the gain
They will hurt in the short term but will be a blessing in disguise by accelerating the EU’s green transition.
China’s response to Pelosi’s visit must balance retaliation against open conflict, say analysts
But in all China's retaliation, it appears so far that only Taiwan has been targeted.
Muslim headcover conundrum: When covering up actually exposes
Islamic conservatism has become more mainstream in Indonesia, especially in politicized contexts and as the 2024 presidential elections approach.
Climate change is a matter of human rights, too
The world has already entered the era of loss and damage from human-induced climate change, and the adverse impacts are visible everywhere.
Would legalized gambling pollute the clean image of Japanese sports?
Some argue that such a move should not be rushed and that it could lead to match-fixing and encourage the development of gambling addictions.
Sustained efforts key to effective mosquito control
Experts say current methods and strategies are usually adopted at short notice, without taking their effectiveness or long-term consequences into consideration.
Indonesia’s cooking oil debacle ends but price volatility still looms
The total palm oil export ban widely exposed how vital the international market is for the survival and growth of the palm oil industry.