• OPINION

  Burnout rate shows price of success

  News, Published on 01/05/2024

  » The search for success can be elusive, and possibly nowhere more so than in Singapore, one of the most competitive and overworked places on the planet. Long hours are the norm, a reputation it has built since the island-state gained independence from Malaysia almost 60 years ago and had to carve an identity for itself in an uncertain and scary world.

• OPINION

  How elections bring about a cycle of devaluation

  Oped, Jeffrey Frankel, Published on 01/05/2024

  » The proposition that major currency devaluations are more likely to come immediately after, rather than before, an election is being tested anew. In the biggest voting year in history, the implications could be far-reaching.

• OPINION

  Long road ahead for hill tribe justice

  Editorial, Published on 28/04/2024

  » In November 2016, a forest ranger shot dead Chalee Laijo, 36, a Karen forest dweller, while he was collecting wild mushrooms for food in the Huay Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, the ancestral home of the Karen hill tribes.

• OPINION

  Ensuring safety and health at work

  Oped, Published on 26/04/2024

  » Climate change is having serious impacts on the safety and health of workers in the Asia-Pacific region.

• OPINION

  Sustainability ratings just a gimmick?

  Oped, Published on 24/04/2024

  » Amid mounting criticism of business operations' environmental and social impacts, businesses are proudly showcasing their sustainability ratings and awards to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable development. Yet, do these accolades credibly reflect such commitment, or are they just a public relations tool?

• OPINION

  Seniors not a burden

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/04/2024

  » The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security's host family programme deserves a big round of applause, as it is an example of a proactive social welfare policy. The only problem with it is that the budget earmarked for the programme, at just 39.8 million baht annually, is far too small.

• OPINION

  Towards a just energy transition

  News, Published on 22/04/2024

  » Established in 1970, Earth Day is commemorated annually on April 22 to raise public awareness on environmental issues. Therefore, it is crucial to contemplate the strides made in combating pressing environmental issues, such as increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. When it comes to reducing or removing GHG emissions from the atmosphere, the transition away from fossil fuels becomes inevitable. However, it also prompts questions about whether this transition is simply just a transition or if it's a truly equitable and fair transition.

• OPINION

  Reshuffle needs work

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/04/2024

  » After seven months of mediocre performance, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is going to reshuffle his cabinet. Yet those who wish to see a total overhaul and the exit of underperforming ministers might be let down. On the face of it, the Srettha 2.0 cabinet will merely reflect internal promotions within the Pheu Thai Party and its power consolidation.

• OPINION

  Cadmium plan lacking

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/04/2024

  » In an effort to quash the public health scare that followed the discovery of illegal cadmium tailings that were illegally transported from Tak to several locations around the capital, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the toxic waste be returned to its source.

• OPINION

  Solar geoengineering won't help

  News, Published on 15/04/2024

  » At the most recent United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), held in Nairobi, African countries took a strong stand against potential new technologies that, if developed, could tip an already disrupted climate into chaos.

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