When urbanisation and waterlogging go hand-in-hand
The writer says it is just a matter of time before Dhaka will face severe waterlogging-related problems given persistent rains.
Why ‘customers first’ is the ultimate winning strategy
Management gurus, economists and chief executives have long debated what the main purpose of a company should be.
Burning need to safeguard the planet
Climate change is the result of an ever-increasing demand for energy, states Sunita Narain, director-general of the New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment.
As S’pore takes quantum computing leap, its tech workforce needs a skill boost
Quantum computing will herald a new age where new drugs and battery materials can be discovered much faster, and more accurate artificial intelligence models will detect fraud.
Why are there so many laws against free media?
The writer says the media should be seen as an "ally" in the democratic and development journey.
Europe’s colonial history and double standard
Europe is at best divided on the question of confronting its dark colonial history, prompting one to question its sincerity towards human rights and international order.
Ukraine war: A silent assault on the developing world
The writer says the Russian invasion is fast becoming a matter of life and death for vulnerable people around the world.
War and the Left
The writer suggests that perhaps a policy of non-alignment would be the most effective way of ending the Ukraine war.
Is this the beginning of Facebook’s downfall?
Meta on Thursday suffered the largest one-day loss in US stock market history, following an unexpectedly sour report of fourth-quarter earnings.
Reclaiming the role of the press as the fourth pillar of democracy
It was not long ago, before the internet era, that the press could claim its place as the fourth pillar of democracy.