Asean must move more boldly on economic integration
The writers say Asean’s network of loosely-prioritized policies creates a cumbersome policy landscape that arguably promotes discussion over action.
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Crossing borders: stories of intercaste marriages in Bali
Once punishable by death, intercaste marriages leave a complex legacy for modern Balinese.
Nuclear power has no place in renewables bill: Activists
They argue that energy from coal gasification and nuclear power plants would increase greenhouse gas emissions.
Trans-themed film dazzles Cannes in Pakistan debut
‘Joyland’ by director Saim Sadiq tells the story of a son in a patriarchal family who, despite being married, joins an erotic dance theatre and falls in love with a trans…
Quad nations warn against ‘change by force’ with eyes on China
A joint statement by the bloc avoided any direct mention of China's growing military power in the region, but left little doubt about where its concerns lie.
Pancasila, Indonesia and LGBT in our lives
The writer says by condemning LGBT identities, reactionary Muslims are giving Islam a bad name, exuding an aura of toxic pseudo-moralism and hatred.
Indonesia govt says adenovirus, Covid-19 potential cause of hepatitis outbreak
Around 70 per cent of the children in a recent outbreak of hepatitis were were found to have adenovirus– a pathogen communicable by contact and typically causes respiratory…
Why NFTs lost their lustre
NFTs are tokens linked to digital images, "collectable" items, avatars in games or property and objects in the burgeoning virtual world of the metaverse.
APEC trade meet ends without joint statement, remains apart on Russia
Ministers of 21 nations making up the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum also discussed issues such as food security, high energy prices and stronger supply chains.
Normalizing Myanmar junta: Has Asean self-destructed?
Its success of dealing with the Myanmar crisis is the litmus test for Asean’s credibility and relevance.