Indonesia’s largest AI experiment barely has safety net
"When the National Economic Council announces that artificial intelligence is now 'cleaning' the personal data of 270 million Indonesians across eight government ministries –…
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Bending the bamboo: Thailand turns neutrality into a diplomatic advantage
Thailand’s modern “bamboo diplomacy” is becoming a powerful asset, helping the kingdom attract investment, bridge global divides and strengthen ASEAN’s role in a volatile…
Heeding the signal: Indonesia’s rising food insecurity
The share of food-insecure Indonesians rose from 8.7 percent in 2024 to 10.4 percent in 2025, or roughly 29 million people, writes Yehezkiel Raka Paskalis.
No such thing as free lunch: Hidden cost of Indonesia’s food system
The writer observes that, "while food may appear affordable in supermarkets or politically attractive, like the free nutritious meals program or food self-sufficiency campaign,…
What the US–Iran peace means for South Korea
The writer asks: "South Korea should draw the appropriate conclusions. If a nuclear-armed North Korea were to launch a sudden military provocation or attack, who would come to our…
Why fencing Bangladesh’s Myanmar frontier alone won’t work
Bangladesh finds itself in a structural bind that fencing cannot resolve, the writer laments.
Can a social media ban for children work in Bangladesh?
The writer shares that a study found that 83 per cent of Dhaka schoolchildren spent more than two hours a day on screens, while the same report linked heavy screen time to shorter…
Huddles between Pyongyang and Beijing
The writer asks: "Does this diplomatic declaration represent a genuine strategic transformation, or is it simply another chapter in a familiar cycle of rapprochement and…
Homeless senior citizens: A growing challenge in an ageing Malaysia
The writer laments: "Rising living costs, increasing healthcare expenses and the absence of regular income can quickly push vulnerable elderly individuals into poverty."
Why third parties matter in the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict
Under such tense conditions, the writer believes neutral and trusted actors can play a vital role in facilitating dialogue, rebuilding confidence, reducing tensions, and helping…