Why reducing wealth inequality needs to be front and centre of our priorities
Proactive programmes to reduce wealth inequality in a sustainable manner need to be front and centre of our priorities for a progressive and peaceful future.
Policy Matters
The expectation of privacy
Our private lives, once protected, are also now commodifiable. And here is where consent becomes an issue.
Yoon to carry out deregulations, tax reform to pursue market-oriented economy
Finance Ministry cuts 2022 GDP growth target to 2.6%
Recovery expected in China despite Fed hike
China, although not immune to its spillover effects, will be able to keep an accommodative monetary stance due to mild inflation and relative stability of its currency.
Albanese heralds ‘strategic reset’ of Australia-Indonesia ties: CSIS
Foreign policy observers expect Malaysia-born Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to improve understanding of, and communication with Asean.
Govt proposes laws for EV charging, requires new buildings to install chargers
The developments also have to provide sufficient electrical load to support EV charging.
Yen’s slide sets off alarm bells in Japan
The yen falling to ¥135.60 against the dollar in morning trading, reached its weakest level in about 24 years.
Strong policies on investment to be crafted
China will focus on effective investment, Premier Li Keqiang said
HK legislature passes government restructuring plan
The plan is expected to take effect on July 1, when the new-term officials are sworn into office.
Japan toughens penalty for insult after suicide of reality TV star
Professional wrestler Hana Kimura, 22, died in 2020 after she faced a barrage of online vitriol.