Nuclear briefcase in Hiroshima a deadly reminder
The writer says the presence of the nuclear briefcase during a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park has heightened fears of a nuclear war once again.
OPINION
The problem is not with coaching centres or ChatGPT
Identifying private tutoring, coaching centres and guidebooks as the source of education quality problems leads to treating the symptoms without looking at the root of the disease.
25 years after the fall of Soeharto, Indonesia is much better off
The writer says that despite all the imperfections of Indonesia, the nation can still proclaim proudly that it is on the right track toward a resilient and prosperous nation.
Forget jobs. Will AI come for our joy?
Even if AI can do the same job as some of my favourite artists and writers, the writer does not see it as an all-consuming threat that eliminates the demand for human creators…
China’s wolf warriors retreat, worries diminish
Although the US and China are making significant diplomatic moves, it is interesting that China's actions are relatively broader and more active, the writer states.
Dollar coaster: rolling downhill?
What backs the dollar is people's trust, but trust is all too fragile given what the US has induced with its currency dominance, the author writes.
Taming AI to the benefit of humans
History has shown that major technological advancements can be a double-edged sword, capable of bringing both benefits and drawbacks, writes the author.
Creeping military rule in Pakistan?
The writer says the use of the Army Act against political activists will have serious implications, and intensify anti-establishment sentiments.
Recovery from Mocha: Restoring and building resilience
It is crucial to guarantee that people who have been staying in the shelters can safely return home.
Philippines pandemic of poverty
The writer says poverty is spreading among real people, while prosperity is expanding among fictional persons such as corporations.