Urging Indonesia to lead care economy in Asean
With a rapidly growing economy and a population of over 270 million people, Indonesia has the scale and resources to make a significant impact on care work in Southeast Asia.
OPINION
300 years needed to reach full gender equality
Discrimination against women in science and technology is the result of centuries of patriarchy, discrimination and damaging stereotypes.
Are you a robot? How to be human in an AI-run world
Whether artificial intelligence ends up being a positive or negative force, both in business and in life, depends on us, says a leading psychologist.
Sino-US ties: The guessing game over weapons for Russia
Washington is using its Ukraine war intelligence playbook on China in warning against going to Moscow’s aid with arms. "Will it work?" the author asks.
Chinese recovery won’t be inflationary
The writer says there are concerns over China's consumption recovery and the reflation story potentially playing out like it did in the United States.
Are Filipinos too selfish?
The writer says hope lies in children and youth, in whom must be instilled the critical value of going beyond one’s self and becoming a person for others, seeking not just the…
Gandhi, Ninoy, and the disinformation crisis
Beyond toxic self-righteousness and election result denialism, what we need is a genuinely progressive movement for democratic transformation.
Anticipating nice surprise from China’s foreign minister on South China Sea Code of Conduct
Meaningful progress is highly expected from the Jakarta meeting, although the code of conduct is non-binding.
Would Cambodia gain from supporting Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership?
By supporting Timor-Leste’s accession to Asean, Cambodia would promote inclusivity and diversity.
Future of payments: physical to digital currency
The future of payments will likely be characterised by increased convenience, security, and digitalisation.