Post-election challenges in South Korea
President Yoon has to change his style as the challenges ahead seem almost insurmountable without compromise and cooperative partnerships. The country’s economy, in particular,…
Editorial
Voter concerns in India
A recent survey sheds light on the prevailing sentiments, highlighting three pivotal issues that are poised to shape the electoral landscape: unemployment, price rise, and…
Whither ASEAN in the South China Sea?
As ASEAN maintains its deafening silence in the South China Sea, Indonesia could step up to the plate in a mediating role, wielding its recognition as a rising middle power with…
Of suitcases and caskets
The story of Nepali youths toiling in the dangerous labour markets of the Gulf and Southeast Asian countries is now over three decades old, and it seems to have no end in sight.
Restraint required to stop Gaza crisis spreading: China Daily
Iran had previously vowed to retaliate after an air strike on an Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this month killed seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite…
Room for improvement
The Feb. 14 election was already a massive undertaking, and it certainly was far from the perfect ideal of what a celebration of democracy should look like.
The right and wrong of journalism
Five newspapers, three radio stations, and two magazines have closed down in last 10 years, summing up the poor state of journalism in Bhutan.
Strengthening Bhutan’s food security
Securing access to nutritious foods, especially in remote and rural regions, continues to be an ongoing struggle. Factors such as limited agricultural output, inadequate…
Stop fighting fire with fire
We have had enough pledges from the military about not inflicting more violence on Papuans, but time and again blood is spilled in the name of the military and police campaign…
A mockery of education in indigenous languages
The main issue seems to be the lack of teachers proficient in indigenous languages. Many teachers are struggling to utilise the curriculum due to inadequate training and a lack of…