Is the 9-5 workweek an outdated work mode?
If nothing else, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced us to look practically at how technology is changing the world, especially our working hours.
OPINION
G-20 summit: Bali holds out hope for a breakthrough in easing global tensions
The island where thorny issues have been resolved at several summits in the past will be in the spotlight again when it hosts world leaders for a G-20 summit in November.
Pyongyang’s missile tests weaken Asean’s hand on Myanmar
In failing to highlight the threat posed by North Korea, Asean as a regional organization cannot speak up on any other country’s egregious behavior.
Who benefits from the raids at healthcare facilities?
The only way to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable is to bring the entire system of the country under the public sector.
Indonesia’s stance on Uyghur is consistent, but questionable
Going forward, Indonesia will look to maintaining its image as a human rights advocate as it assumes the Asean chairmanship in 2023.
Collective action, engagement needed to uphold law in stadium tragedy
As the country moves closer to the election year of 2024, skepticism toward law enforcement persists.
West Asia shows US limits of its power
Only the naive would have been overly surprised at the decision by Opec Plus to cut oil production at a time when the US was expressly pressing for the opposite.
Opec+ oil shock a wake-up call
The price jump sparked by its move to cut production underlines the need for more short-term investment in fossil fuels while pursuing the green agenda.
Pundits say Xi doesn’t plan to rule for life, but there’s no successor in sight
China watchers will be looking out for potential future leaders of the country among those who will be elected into the new Central Committee.
Mutual trust key in Asean-China comprehensive strategic partnership
In the first quarter of 2022, Asean was China’s largest trading partner, with China’s investment in Asean is reported to have exceeded US$310 billion.