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.
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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.
Bolstering Indonesia-India strategic partnership will be mutually beneficial
Given the untapped potential that remains in their bilateral partnership, it will be mutually beneficial for Indonesia and India to maximize the scope of their strategic…
Future of money lies in a new payments ecosystem
Smart contracts on a unified ledger could allow the private sector to develop new products and services to build on top of it, increasing the efficiency of transactions.
How emerging economies are reshaping the international financial system
The ascent of several emerging economies has seen their contributions to the multilateral finance system that supports development rise significantly.
Princesses of North Korea’s Kim dynasty
Contrary to widespread conjectures that the sudden rise of Kim’s young daughter should mean the downfall of his once-powerful sister, there also are cautious voices warning…
Indonesian palm oil at critical juncture: To thrive or dive?
Despite the policy uncertainty over the past two years and escalating negative campaign by the European Union and many green NGOs, the palm oil industry has proven its resilience.
All hands on deck needed to beat poverty
Failure to manage the basic necessities for survival has driven numerous poor families to leave the capital city and other urban areas and relocate to their village homes.