How will Japan deal with a critically declining birth rate?
If the population of younger generations continues to decline at this rate, it will be difficult to expect economic growth.
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Auditing the taxman
With the country’s corruption perception index at a record low, reforms are urgently needed, both to clean up the institution and to regain the trust of the public.
Bangladesh’s election commission must do a better job in second year
The paper says the commission must act neutrally and steadfastly to create conditions necessary for restoring public trust as well as holding fair and participatory elections.
All hands on deck needed to beat poverty
Failure to manage the basic necessities for survival has driven numerous poor families to leave the capital city and other urban areas and relocate to their village homes.
China not likely to sit on the Ukraine fence for long
China cannot afford a reduced and weakened Russia. But it also cannot risk being dragged into the Ukraine conflict wrong-footed.
Qin Gang’s Indonesian tour sped up China-Asean relations
China expects to speed up the building of a community with a shared future with Asean via the successful construction of a China-Indonesia community with a shared future.
No change in tune for Bangladesh’s Election Commission in its first year
Regaining public confidence and trust in the Election Commission is undoubtedly a tough task, but it seems the current commission is failing miserably.
Reviewing Jokowi’s hydropower plants
As Indonesia is projected as one of the countries with the most economic growth in Asia, planning in electricity production and distribution is critical to ensure strong economic…
Japan has significant role to play in restoring world order
Japan must closely watch developments involving Russia and proactively use its position as G-7 president to take the lead on measures.
Bangladesh caught between two crises
The paper urges the government to review its energy policies and clarify to the people what steps it will take to address the crisis.