A poverty, inequality, and growth puzzle
The writer says the dichotomisation of data into rural and urban could be masking important heterogeneities within each.
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Global Soft Power Index 2023: How is Bangladesh doing?
This year, Bangladesh secured 97th position which keeps her even far behind from Maldives (59th position) and (Pakistan (84th position).
Where is Bangladesh in the global race towards renewable energy?
The country was to bring changes by enhancing its overall power generation capacity. The energy mix, however, remains heavily dominated by fossil fuels.
How would you respond if your graduate daughter dated a plumber?
The biggest challenge in remodelling Singapore society into a more egalitarian one that values hand and heart work lies in our mindsets.
Besides forex reserves, nature needs replenishing too
As millions of dollars have already been invested into such practices, new programmes must be incorporated for green transition.
Myanmar, China and the suspected spy station in the Andaman islands
The islands in the Bay of Bengal have long been of strategic importance to India, more so now given rising geopolitical tensions.
ChatGPT 5 is on track to attain artificial general intelligence
Many users are expressing high expectations for the next version, anticipating that it will have flawless graphics – something that ChatGPT-4 has not yet achieved.
Why is Singapore a magnet for Chinese billionaires?
Strong bilateral ties among others make the city state a strong contender for wealthy Chinese family offices looking to set up shop outside China.
The price of expensive development
The unusually high construction costs of various megaprojects in Bangladesh are fuelled by irregularities, corruption, and problems with project planning.
In times of crisis, journalists must double down on facts
Facts, once the prerogative of the media, used to be sacred. Now, they are just fodder in an increasingly hostile war of narratives.