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Bangladesh's youth uprising has Arab Spring echoes
News, Published on 27/07/2024
» In recent weeks, the Bangladeshi government has cracked down violently on students demanding equitable access to coveted government jobs amid an unemployment crisis. To contain the protests, authorities have shut down all educational institutions, imposed a strict curfew, and cut off internet access. Thousands of police officers and paramilitaries have been patrolling the streets, and more than 170 people have died.
Time for an Asian Monetary Fund
Oped, Published on 14/06/2023
» Although the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long been the most prominent global institution for promoting financial stability, calls to create regional alternatives are growing louder.
Is this a new dawn for Malaysia?
Oped, Published on 11/01/2023
» In 2007, on the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence, Nobel laureate economist Joseph E Stiglitz celebrated the "miracle" of the country's economic rise and creation of a vibrant multiethnic society. In the 15 years that followed, however, revelations of large-scale corruption and abuse of foreign workers damaged Malaysia's international reputation and fueled domestic political instability.
Is Asean's Covid response leaving migrant workers behind?
News, Published on 30/05/2020
» Many Asean nations saw a sharp decline in the number of coronavirus fatalities after more than a month in lockdown. New infections in Thailand dropped to single-digit figures and Vietnam has already reopened its economy. The Philippines and Malaysia have conditionally permitted most sectors to resume business.
Asia's student-debt time bomb
Asia focus, Published on 12/08/2019
» One of the most pressing issues facing the year-old government of Malaysia, led by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, is the severely strained balance sheet it inherited. And part of its fiscal weakness is rooted in the 39 billion ringgit (US$9.5 billion) in outstanding debt owed to the National Higher Education Fund Corp (PTPTN).
Narrowing the inequality gap in Indonesia
Asia focus, Published on 11/09/2017
» When Indonesia declared independence from Dutch rule in 1945, the country's founder, Sukarno, called on his people to build a nation that would "stand in strength", eternally united. That mantra -- unity and strength -- helped shape the country's future, including its approach to economic development. During much of Indonesia's early history, its egalitarian distribution of wealth and assets set it apart from its neighbours.
Vietnam's high Pisa scores cause a stir
News, Published on 04/11/2015
» Vietnam's performance in the latest round of the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) has created a stir among education experts and policymakers around the world.