The price of perfection: South Korea’s early education crisis
The competition is so fierce that people joke about toddlers taking entrance exams in diapers just to secure spots at prestigious kindergartens — viewed as essential prep for…
Awami League’s crimes: What should be its punishment?
The demand to ban a major political party raises fundamental questions about the limits of democratic competition and the long-term consequences of political exclusion.
Bleak outlook for US President Trump’s effect on the world
For many countries, the condition has been marked by confusion, dismay and uncertainty, which in turn have led to mistrust and even antipathy.
Beyond travel: Why food logistics matter during Idul Fitri
During peak holiday seasons such as Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year, food supply chains face critical distribution challenges.
Climate action: Dawn
Despite contributing less than 1 percent to GHG emissions, Pakistan is among the nations most vulnerable to the impact of climate change. In fact, the Global Climate Risk Index…
Keep up cooperation: The Korea Herald
Top diplomats from South Korea, China, Japan meet amid closer North Korea-Russia ties.
Time to step in: The Jakarta Post
The world must put an immediate end to the war of attrition ravaging Gaza. Whatever justifications were once offered for this relentless bloodshed, they have long become…
Japan, China, South Korea must deepen cooperation to ensure regional stability: The Japan News
The foreign ministers affirmed the goal of holding a trilateral summit at an early date, which would be the first such meeting since May last year.
Heat-proofing our schools: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Extreme weather events—from super typhoons to droughts—are a reality today, but they are even more so for the Philippines, whose geographical location makes it among the most…
Walking the talk in the Palestine cause
The Malaysian government has been transparent that it will accept 15 Palestinian prisoners of war as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza.