Dhaka-Beijing partnership is looking up: The Daily Star
Bangladesh must work to ensure a higher volume of export to China.
Women’s rights: Dawn
The courts alone cannot change society, but if the message they are sending is heard by all, it could trigger positive change.
Maritime security is a core issue for Filipinos
As the Philippines grapples with its own domestic issues—upcoming elections, political rivalries, and economic challenges—it has to defend itself and assert its sovereignty…
Go beyond just new school pins
Apart from making children wear the badges, the government must deep dive into what ails the nation, hindering unity, sense of belonging, patriotism, pride in the nation and…
What if a major earthquake strikes Dhaka?: The Daily Star
Myanmar earthquake should serve as a wake-up call.
A modest Idul Fitri: The Jakarta Post
Unless the President can empathise with people’s grievances and burdens, public discontent will persist.
‘High-value guests’ may be key to sustainable tourism
Consumption behavior that does not depend on shopping may make inbound spending more resilient to a strong yen in the future.
Why Idul Fitri is a moment of joy for Catholics, too
Idul Fitri deeply connects with interreligious love, forging reconciliation, charity, respect for diversity and shared human values.
Eid amidst crises: Dawn
As we celebrate, let us not forget the people of occupied Palestine and Kashmir, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and other Muslim-majority regions whose lives have been shattered by…
Japan-U.S. Defence Ministers’ meeting: Do not let trust shake bilateral alliance- The Japan News
It is significant that Japan and the United States reconfirmed the importance of their alliance on the site where the two countries once fought a war and suffered many casualties.