Failed response to dengue and air pollution is no coincidence
While air pollution is causing about 20 percent of the total premature deaths in Bangladesh, dengue has also become one of the major causes of deaths over the past few years.
Editorial
When El Nino affects the country’s wheat self-sufficiency
Will India maintain its wheat export ban, or will it need to import? The vagaries of climate change has made matters complex, notes the paper.
Indonesia’s last Myanmar initiative
The paper says that a prolonged and escalating civil way in Myanmar is cause for concern for Asean as it will shut the door to peace efforts.
The right to clean air
The paper says clean and healthy air is the basic right of Jakarta citizens and whoever resides and makes a living in the capital city and the state simply has to uphold it.
Impeachment and Accountability in the Sara Duterte case
Unfortunately, impeachment has become a shortcut of sorts in Philippines, a process that seems to favour quick fixes to its longstanding problems, says the paper.
Myanmar’s Junta under threat
The recent triumph of the rebel grouping known as the “Brotherhood Alliance” in northern Myanmar signifies a watershed moment for the country’s trajectory.
India’s move to regulating content of streaming giants
The Centre has taken a controversial step in the realm of content regulation, with a proposed broadcasting law that aims to extend oversight to streaming giants.
Foreign policy matters in 2024
The paper says that in a time of growing regional tensions and the threat of conflict, the government will need all the support it can get from the people.
‘Double 11’ more than a one-day e-commerce wonder
Today, the "Double 11" has become an important way to stimulate domestic demand and release consumption.
Combating money laundering
Overall, Financial Action Task Force membership will help Indonesia improve its institutional capacity and anti-money laundering regime to fight dirty money and track criminals.