300 years needed to reach full gender equality
Discrimination against women in science and technology is the result of centuries of patriarchy, discrimination and damaging stereotypes.
Are Filipinos too selfish?
The writer says hope lies in children and youth, in whom must be instilled the critical value of going beyond one’s self and becoming a person for others, seeking not just the…
Singapore dream turned sour: How upgrading and a culture of getting ahead became corrosive
Instead of talking about upgrading one’s home, education and job, let’s focus on progressing together.
Put efforts into enriching regional areas through spending by foreign visitors
Now that it seems the pandemic is being mitigated and the number of visitors to Japan has begun to recover, it is important to take advantage of this opportunity to increase…
Why can’t children access Dhaka’s playgrounds?
Without access to playtime, the physical and mental growth of children can be severely hindered.
When Sino-US acrimony spills over to home ownership in Texas
A controversial Texas Bill banning property purchases by nationals of hostile nations points to how sour bilateral ties are influencing the actions of US states.
Digital literacy is key to building a Smart Bangladesh
Today's workplace needs are evolving at such a fast pace that no education system can keep up with it.
Women in the shadow of men, patriarchy in the face of disaster
Unfortunately, the role of women in disasters is taken for granted, without considering that there are other roles to which women can contribute.
Accessible health care for all
The Covid-19 pandemic has already highlighted the urgent need to establish government satellite hospitals that would provide specialized services in the provinces.
No family-friendly Singapore without the seniors who have come before
Room to explore supporting seniors in subsequent Budgets as Forward Singapore exercise gets under way.