De-escalating South China Sea tensions
South-east Asian countries, which are directly feeling the impact of regional tensions, should step in, no matter how unfeasible it may sound.
Editorial
Violence is no solution to ideological differences
The paper says the Bangladesh authorities must protect religious minorities from threats of persecution.
Why are we still allowing single-use plastic?
While raising awareness and conducting regular drives will definitely make some improvement, the government must do more to effect change.
Judicial credibility at stake
The paper says the Constitutional Court is the last defence against any oligarchic attempt to deny basic civil rights, and the last safeguard against any attempt to plunder state…
Exposing China’s aggression
The paper says that while the Philippines is no match to China’s military might, it can use everything within its arsenal, including the power of information, to defend itself.
Efforts should be made, by all stakeholders, to keep the upcoming Punjab polls free from controversy
The paper says it is of paramount importance that these elections be held in an environment that offers a level playing field to all political parties.
Taxing Malaysia’s rich
The paper says the government should look into options such as increasing income tax rates for the rich, as a more pragmatic approach to tackle income inequality.
IMF must be flexible with loan conditions to prevent Pakistan’s economic crisis from worsening
The IMF must show some flexibility on the conditions imposed on Pakistan to prevent the country’s economic crisis from getting out of hand.
Opposition sans spirit
The paper says democratic norms and values have remained a chimaera in Nepali politics, and there is little hope that this situation will change.
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.