Belt-tightening needed
Belt-tightening is often necessary to enhance fiscal soundness, but it does not mean policymakers can hold a shoddy slash-the-budget contest, without evaluating each state…
Editorial
Much ado about tourism slogans
The paper says what the Philippines needs to draw in more tourists is for tourism campaigns and the tourist attractions to go hand in hand at more or less equal levels.
Take precautions against China’s anti-spying law
The paper says that although the US is Beijing's primary target, South Korea is also at risk of falling victim to their hegemonic struggle.
Abnormal surge in chilli prices is market regulation at its worst
The paper says the spike in chilli prices in Bangladesh has caused significant distress to consumers already struggling with a massive cost-of-living crisis.
IMF baulking at the idea of approving ninth review shows it still has trust issues with Pakistan
The paper says politicians and policymakers need to recognise that the IMF deal gives them another chance to implement fundamental, structural reforms for macroeconomic stability.
Human rights reparations
The paper says the government’s move to seek an out-of-court settlement of the rights abuses is too little, too late.
Tackling private education
Last year alone, Korean parents and students spent a record 26 trillion won (US$19.9 billion) on private education.
Save the Philippines from debt misuse
Just as inflation in the prices of goods and services are initially met with howls of protest but eventually become accepted as part of the normal, so, too, it seems, have…
South Korea right to view China as ‘inseparable partner’: China Daily editorial
The paper says it would serve the interests of both nations, which just marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties last year, if they could properly…
Politicising budget allocations
The paper says fuel subsidies have been a reoccurring problem for the economy, weighing on the state budget and slowing the much-awaited clean energy transition.