Bleeding in silence: Unheard struggles of Bangladesh’s women tea workers
Poor nutrition, unsafe childbirth, and unhygienic living conditions make them vulnerable to reproductive and menstrual complications.
Special Report
Vietnam steps up reclamation work on strategic reef in South China Sea in island-building efforts
The build-up may cause some friction with the Philippines, though this is likely to be contained. Analysts suggest Vietnam's actions are defensive, aimed at protecting its…
In flooded Philippine town, the dead need dry ground
In Hagonoy, even the dead are not spared by tidal waters, their resting places relocated time and again to escape the floods.
Chaos by design: Why Bangladesh might never get safe streets
The daily chaos reflects a state where agencies work in isolation, laws are enforced only when convenient, and the public good is routinely pushed aside to serve political…
Gyeongju’s moment: Key developments to watch at APEC 2025
With the United States, China, Japan and other regional powers in attendance, the forum is expected to move beyond economic dialogue and serve as a testing ground for strategic…
How a ‘Gen-Z protest’ forced this Karachi varsity to roll back its decision on a student’s rustication
Days after a protest, the Institute of Business Management, a private varsity in Karachi, reinstated a female student, who had been expelled after she attempted to file a…
How AI is being weaponised during Pakistan’s climate crisis
Millions of Pakistanis affected by floods are turning to social media for help. Instead, they’re finding AI-generated lies: fake geopolitical attacks, sexualised “rescue”…
How Pakistan’s crypto craze has made it a scammer’s paradise
As crypto fever grips Pakistan, what began as a ticket to financial freedom has become a minefield of scams, stolen wallets, and shattered trust.
The Philippine budget process: Step-by-step visual guide
Every peso in the national budget doesn’t just appear in a line item — it goes through a complex, multi-phase process involving the Executive branch, Congress, and the…
Tackling city chaos: Bengaluru’s experiment on governance could be model for other Indian cities
The city is reorganising into five mini-corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), led by the Chief Minister, for better coordination.