Tariffs, tensions and turning points: A strategy for ASEAN sovereignty
The paradox of economic interdependence and strategic anxiety underscores ASEAN’s urgent need for unity and legal clarity.
Watching South Korea’s early education fever
The difficulty of the entrance exam for 5 or 6-year-old children to enter a prime English academy is said to be at the 10th grade level, and some of the questions are as difficult…
Living hell: The Kathmandu Post
Time has come to declare a health emergency and take every possible step to control air pollution.
Rohingya repatriation long-overdue: Dawn
Bangladesh has been hosting approximately 1.2 million Rohingya, most of whom fled Myanmar during the military crackdown in Rakhine State in 2017.
Rabies: Deadly but preventable- Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Department of Health has recently reminded pet owners to have their pets vaccinated following new data showing a rise in deaths caused by rabies, with almost half of the…
Indonesia must think carefully before maneuvering through US tariffs
Indonesia must tread carefully with a political economy approach to trade diplomacy following US tariffs, maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships and avoiding impacted…
China resilient in facing US’ global ‘tariff war’
Trump's comprehensive tariff policy marks a fundamental shift from targeted measures to a full-scale, non-discriminatory imposition of tariffs. The policy originally designed for…
Political fallout from disasters
Bangkok declares end of disaster situation, except for collapsed building area.
Reestablishing deterrence: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Reestablishing deterrence—and reclaiming peace in the Indo-Pacific region—will require all nations that abide by the rule of law to match their strong words with even stronger…
Communication breakdown: The Jakarta Post
The last three months have seen Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto lurching from one crisis to another.