Worries mount as US conservative hawks say Speaker Nancy Pelosi should visit Taiwan
The visit has not been publicly announced, but most foreign policy analysts deem it as needlessly provoking China.
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Power grids have to cool scorching heat
Rising temperatures, combined with resumption of economic activity after the Covid-19 outbreaks, have significantly raised the demand for energy, especially electricity.
Risk of a perfect storm in Pakistan
In a scenario where panic sets in and speculative pressures mount, people start converting rupees into dollars as a hedge against risk.
No planning: The root cause of ills in Bangladesh’s power sector
With gas production declining, the continued high dependency on gas in the power sector is a serious mistake.
Efficient cross-border payment system can be boon to migrant workers, recovery
The challenges to developing a cross-border payment system include high costs, slow speeds, limited access and inadequate transparency.
A love letter to airports
At airports, people are between worlds, and it's a journey within a journey
The roots of Mahathir’s Tanah Melayu remarks
The former prime minister’s comments reflect a cultural nationalism centred on a Malay realm whose reach extends far beyond the peninsula.
Prevailing in the power game will be in vain if the economy tanks
The tenuous state of the economy urges an end to political turmoil and calls for responsible economic management in the months ahead.
US being predictably unpredictable on Taiwan
Judging by the way the Biden administration is currently acting, this appears to be the US policy towards the island.
Is it possible to reduce tobacco use in Bangladesh?
For a long time to come, the country may have to continue external borrowings, just to retire or service old external debts and to keep bare minimum forex reserves.