How Indonesia can learn from euro-US dollar parity
The writer says Indonesia will need to conserve its dollar liquidity and refrain from excessive intervention in the forex market.poli
OPINION
China’s economy will speed up in second half year
While this year got off to a better-than-expected start, China's economy stumbled due to new Covid-19 outbreaks and repercussions from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The death of democracy caused Sri Lanka disaster
The writer says global effort must be coupled with an internal struggle for restoration of democracy.
Digital Bangladesh: One step forward, two steps back?
Besides setting up more digital centres and putting more public services online, the government should also focus on fixing the loopholes of the existing system.
What should be Bangladesh’s food security strategy?
Across the world, rising food prices and reduced purchasing power due to inflationary pressure are worsening food security in many countries.
A bitter taste of unpopular decisions
The outcome of the by-elections has not just sealed the fate of Hamza Shehbaz’s government in Punjab but also sent alarm bells ringing for Shehbaz Sharif’s federal government.
Is right-wing populism fading?
Far from receding, the forces of retrogressive populism may be around much longer than thought.
Unpacking Bangladesh and northeast India’s untapped potential
The writer says that Bangladesh has the potential to be a major partner of India's efforts to increase trade in the region.
Bolster maritime ties in the Indo-Pacific
The Philippines is at a crossroads in its foreign policy, and the Filipinos expect nothing less from Mr. Marcos and his administration.
Sri Lanka crisis: How President Gotabaya’s rule ended in a S’pore hotel
While his political demise is owing to the mishandling of Sri Lanka's economy over the past two years, his rise was entirely on account of his stint as defence secretary.