US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles
The Biden administration has raised serious concerns about the collection of data by Chinese companies on US drivers and infrastructure as well as the potential foreign…
Policy Matters
Heavy workload pushes Bhutanese rural teachers to transfer to urban schools
With heavy workloads, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of support, teachers say the situation is affecting not only their professional lives but also their mental and…
Indonesia’s House passes 2025 state budget
A significant portion of the 2025 state budget has not been allocated to specific programs or ministries, as the outgoing government aimed to leave fiscal space for the next…
Halal certs – do it tastefully
It cannot be denied that halal certification can generate employment and bring substantial revenue as well as new opportunities. But it must be a business decision, not a law.
The fish ‘milk’ controversy and our focus on nutrition: The Jakarta Post
The Marine and Fisheries Ministry has recently touted fish “milk” as a high-protein alternative to cow’s milk, suggesting it could support the nutrition of students across…
Nepal bans carrying licensed weapons in public offices and public places
The government decision follows the arrest of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai’s bodyguard in March 2024 at the Supreme Court premises, where he was found with an automatic…
Status quo on halal certification, process remains voluntary, says Malaysia Deputy PM
In a statement, the Deputy Prime Minister however said that all food operators are encouraged to get halal certification as this gives them access to a bigger market as Muslims…
Industrial policy for the real world
Ordinary markets are often not patient enough to finance such "hard tech" advances adequately. Enlightened industrial policy needs to fill this vacuum, shifting investment from…
No dialogue without government changing its attitude first: South Korean doctors
Before any possible dialogue, Choi called for the government to stop investigating residents and interns who resigned en masse in February, and to stop trying to force through a…
Pakistan’s Constitutional Package — judicial overhaul or national suicide?
The Parliament cannot take away the judicial power to interpret the Constitution from the apex court and vest it in, what is effectively, a body subordinate to the government.