G-20 needs to advance global sustainability standard for vegetable oils
The sustainability of palm oil is predominantly treated from an environmentalist perspective and often disqualified in an absolute way as not sustainable.
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Can an IMF loan rescue Bangladesh’s economy?
Overall, Bangladesh is going through a difficult time; with factors like high inflation and depleting forex reserves weakening macroeconomic stability.
Rakhine is boiling again. Will we look away?
How the conflict evolves in Rakhine will shape not only the future course of Myanmar, but also the regional and global power struggle surrounding the Bay of Bengal region.
A general election of many firsts
The writer says the truth is Malaysia isn’t ready for such a drastic change, a non-Malay/Muslim rising to the highest executive position.
The case for a new open door policy – for Japan and China
Money aside, there is strategic value in welcoming tourists.
Asean foreign ministers should engage rights body to deal with Myanmar
Asean foreign ministers have repeatedly expressed their concerns over the Myanmar State Administration Council’s lack of respect for the five-point consensus they agreed upon in…
Let’s feel good, sure, but Rishi is a British dish
Despite being of Indian origin and holding a US green card and having a billionaire Indian wife whose ‘non-dom’ tax status created ire in the UK a few weeks ago, Rishi Sunak…
Beyond awareness: A new decade of action on road safety
In Bangladesh, road traffic injuries are among the leading causes of death and disability.
Bangladesh needs better urban planning
Bangladesh needs development authorities that can properly address the concerns of the city's inhabitants, encompassing economy, public infrastructure, environment, social…
Time to include people with disabilities in local government
All union parishad standing committees must include and give voice to people with disabilities when making decisions.