Japan’s hygiene culture, revisited
The writer says changes in hygiene culture remind us that despite what we think we know, we really cannot predict how societies will respond to a health crisis and how such…
Perils of fake news
The paper says both the government and lawmakers are urged to set up proper regulations to prevent AI-generated hoaxes.
Forget jobs. Will AI come for our joy?
Even if AI can do the same job as some of my favourite artists and writers, the writer does not see it as an all-consuming threat that eliminates the demand for human creators…
Taming AI to the benefit of humans
History has shown that major technological advancements can be a double-edged sword, capable of bringing both benefits and drawbacks, writes the author.
All (alone) aboard the emotional rollercoaster ride of motherhood
For many new mothers, the stress of caring for a newborn coupled with hormonal changes after childbirth, a possible history of depression or anxiety, and a general lack of social…
SEA Games game changer
Many would insist that SEA Games achievements do not count, given the fact that the regional sporting meet now tends to serve as a medium to boost national pride for a host…
Race to zero in Asia-Pacific: Our hopes in climate fight
"The worst April heat waves in Asian history" last month were just a taste of the worsening climate impacts the region will continue to face in the years to come.
What role can the digital yuan play in de-dollarization?
The renminbi is among the top-five most-used currencies in global payments, but it has a long way to go before it can challenge the US dollar, notes the writer.
The only way out of Pakistan’s crisis requires sacrifice from the richest, for the poorest
Getting out of the current crisis is not going to be an easy task and will require years, if not decades of focus and determination, says the writer.
World Bank president hopeful Ajay Banga’s plateful of challenges
One of the first things Banga would have to tackle is reforming and modernising the institution, something that stakeholders have asked for across sectors.