Peace commitments are vital for Taiwan solution
The writer says a peaceful solution can be achieved by both the US and China giving more importance to peace than to their objectives and viewpoints.
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Legal obstacle course for surrogacy in Indonesia
If surrogacy is to become legitimate in Indonesia, the uterus as a recognized object of a contract should come first before other regulations follow.
The evolving landscape of Philippine politics
The writer says the political dynamics shaped by the interplay between Mr. Marcos, Duterte, and China will undoubtedly reshape the nation’s future.
Election season is here, but how long can we expect the 2023 set-up to last?
The writer says it is hard to envisage a scenario which leads to a stable government and very few in which the government enjoys legitimacy.
Consequences of the ICC judgment
The writer says that if it’s true that there’s a serious rift going on between the Marcoses and the Dutertes, the ICC decision has just given the Marcoses the upper hand.
China not in deflation zone
The writer says that even though China's economic output potential has been constrained by unwarranted external factors, the country's economic recovery continues amid headwinds.
Pita faces Hamlet’s dilemma – To be or not to be? Thailand awaits answer
Some media commentators raised questions of whether Move Forward’s 300 campaign policies were merely “bait” to get them elected, so they could carry out their real agenda…
Medan mayor’s Duterte-style populism is a stark warning for all
The writer says the last thing we need is another populist leader who could not care less about our basic rights as free and dignified human beings.
A humiliating moment for Thai foreign minister Pramudwinai
The writer says prohibiting the Myanmar junta from attending Asean meetings is a wise decision, although, as Thailand has proved, lacks efficacy.
Dr M doesn’t love me after all
The writer says that citizens must show that using race and religion as fear- and loathing-inducing tactics no longer work.