Kim Jong-un’s first decade of power
The leader is flaunting his power while at the same time refraining from presenting himself as a deity to his people.
Misleading analysis of US sanctions must be avoided
The writer says setting up an independent investigation mechanism to probe into the alleged abuses should be considered with urgency.
China-Asean partnership conducive to integrated economies, development
Bilateral trade between China and Asean has risen at a remarkable rate, increasing from just $9 billion in 1991 to $685 billion in 2020.
Pakistan pays for weaponising faith
The writer says it is the weaponisation of faith that has been the main reason for the spread of such brutality in society.
Balancing ties with Washington and Beijing will not be easy for Pakistan
The paper says for Pakistan, balancing its ties with Washington and Beijing will not be easy.
Why are Rohingya women and girls so unsafe in refugee camps?
Even within the camps, young girls and women are forced into prostitution.
Evergrande saga: No institution should be too big to fail
When news of Evergrande Group’s difficulties surfaced earlier in the year, analysts suggested that such a default would be China’s Lehman moment.
Why a housewife’s contributions can be worth millions in Singapore
A landmark ruling in 2015 provides guides to calculate each spouse's contributions in a family.
Continuation of enforced disappearances is a human tragedy on a vast scale
The Pakistan government has yet to fulfil its long-standing pledge to criminalise enforced disappearances.
Omicron variant: Things to do, and not do
Even if vaccines only reduce transmission modestly, a breakthrough case in a vaccinated individual poses less risk of transmission to others than infection in an unvaccinated and…