HIV stigma kills: It took my friend’s life one month ago
The writer draws attention to the stigma around HIV, which is no longer as dangerous as when it first emerged and killed tens of thousands of Cambodians.
Can we still trust Twitter under Musk?
Experts say the new owner’s “arbitrary” decisions will have grave consequences.
Dhaka needs to fix its toilet crisis
Lack of public toilets is especially limiting for women and people with disabilities, with the "urinary leash" forcing many to stay indoors.
Getting back on track to net zero
Done right, the green transformation will deliver a cleaner planet, with less pollution, more resilient economies, and healthier people.
Climate summit and the hypocrisy of Western leaders
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy prices even further, wealthy countries have been scouring the world for new sources of energy.
From early marriage to risky pregnancy: We must break the cycle
Local governments must play a stronger role in stopping child marriage and raising awareness so that girls are spared the curse of child marriage.
Prayers for 156 innocent souls and Itaewon
Korean society at large must work together to help the bereaved families cope with their loss and grief, as well as support Itaewon to be reborn as a safer and more vibrant hot…
Call for wetlands to be prized and protected: China Daily editorial
Although there have always been those refusing to acknowledge climate change's negative impacts, the consequences are too conspicuous and devastating to ignore.
Stop institutional grabbing of forests
The paper urges government agencies to set an example of preserving forests, rather than destroying what's still left of them.
Government needs to stop the proliferation of drugs
The paper says the government should take actions such as cracking down on offenders, running rehabilitation programs in order to stop the social malaise spreading further.