Housing can't become a hurdle Hunter jobs stumble upon Opinion | 'A job is only useful to a region if someone can actually take it, and that means having somewhere to live' Newcastle Herald · Jul 30
High-rise challenge As Chadchart Sittipunt begins his second term as Bangkok governor, City Hall faces a challenge that demands bold action: tackling corruption in the approval process for high-rise buildings, particularly condominium projects that compromise public safety. Bangkok Post · Jul 29
When cockroaches challenge power India's Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, was forced to resign last week due to protests that rocked the country resulting from the ministry's decision to cancel administration of the national medical school entrance exam. Bangkok Post · Jul 29
Asean's hidden human crisis Southeast Asia is often celebrated as a region on the rise: expanding middle classes, booming digital economies, and deepening regional integration. In 2024, the region's 11 economies reached a combined GDP of nearly US$4 trillion (133.9 trillion baht), with growth projected to climb further in 2025. Foreign investment surged even… Bangkok Post · Jul 29
South Korea's industrial policy enters a new era Around the world, governments are again using the tools of industrial policy -- subsidies, tax incentives, public finance, trade measures, and strategic regulation -- to shape their economies. South Korea is no exception. Bangkok Post · Jul 29
PM has grasped the social care nettle, but the sting remains in how to pay for it THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: If the prime minister’s vow to overhaul the ‘broken system’ comes to nothing, he could do worse than revisit the 2011 Dilnot Report, whose central recommendations were never implemented but remain strikingly pertinent The Independent UK · Jul 29
How the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme could make India a global electronics manufacturing hub India's new Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme prioritses scale and exports. This strategy aims to build a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem. Domestic value addition naturally follows sustained manufacturing growth and scale. The government expects significant production and export figures by FY31. This policy shift focuses on total economic value creation within… The Economic Times · Jul 29
Battles loom over social care, but this fight must be won. At last, we have a PM who believes that Burnham seems ready to use his power and influence. He understands the depth of this crisis: the task is persuading all those still in denial, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
So, what board are you on? Every board is different — directors who adapt to the one they join create more value Independent directors must understand their specific board's archetype for optimal performance. Four archetypes exist: promoter-led, MNC subsidiary, private equity, and widely-held. Each board structure demands different director preparation and success definitions. Nominating committees should match individuals to the appropriate board archetype. Clarifying roles and expectations enhances board effectiveness and director… The Economic Times · Jul 29
How AI is helping pharma prevent drug recalls, counter fakes and improve patient safety Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical sector by significantly reducing the instances of drug recalls. By improving supply chain efficiency, AI ensures that medicine stocks are adequately maintained, facilitating prompt deliveries. The Economic Times · Jul 29
The Guardian view on funding social care: building consensus requires candour about taxes Editorial: The prime minister is right to want to change the political culture, but aversion to honesty about the funding options runs deep in Westminster The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
The Guardian view on selling off the World Cup: a red-card offence by Gianni Infantino Editorial: Fifa’s president hopes to sell stakes in the planet’s most watched sporting event. In the wider interests of football, he must be resisted The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
I’m running against the prime minister to stand up to a system that has facilitated the success of Pauline Hanson I refuse to allow a cynical outlook of politics to infect our country, which is why I’m standing as an independent in Anthony Albanese’s seat of Grayndler The Guardian - AU · Jul 29
What should replace the American-led world order? The task now is to stop mourning the old order and build the foundations of the new multipolar world The Guardian - US · Jul 29
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 Even Maga is falling out of love with JD Vance. If only his rivals weren’t even worse … The US vice-president is facing a barrage of allegations and complaints from inside and outside the Republican ranks. Good news for Marco Rubio – but not for the rest of the world, writes Arwa Mahdawi
The Guardian - US · Jul 29 Welcome to America, where you’re never quite sure if your senator is dead or not Is it normal for a sitting senator to have to routinely submit proofs of life to a public who suspect he might be braindead? Just asking for 340 million friends
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 Wildfires are raging – and the world has junked 45 climate pledges. Disaster looms, and little wonder Five years ago, I wrote an open letter asking climate scientists to speak out. Now governments are in retreat, it is surely time to act, says climate professor Bill McGuire
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 What makes a good wedding these days? I say flirting and chaos, but not three days in a French castle Modern weddings seem to have become all about the spectacle – although, if you do take the opulent route, I still want to come, says writer Rachel Connolly
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 Suddenly the British right feels a political chill. It’s getting cold in Andy Burnham’s shadow The Tories and Reform had it easy when Keir Starmer was self-destructing – but a new PM with ideas exposes how vacant the opposition has become, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 Germany’s leaders say the Berlin Pride attack targeted ‘all of us’. What utter hypocrisy The queer community has lost resources and protection due to decisions made by the people now mouthing solidarity in public, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir
Bangkok Post · Jul 29 Why more tourists aren't enough More tourists are good news for Thailand. But not if the country cannot cope with the pressures they bring.
Bangkok Post · Jul 29 Rules before data centres Amid the brouhaha over AI data centre investment, a government report recommending new legislation to regulate these resource-guzzling projects deserves praise and attention.
Bangkok Post · Jul 29 Who will top the next world order? The era in which global order rested on a US monopoly over military and economic power and values has finally come to an end, taking Europe's long period of stability with it. The world has become significantly more turbulent and uncertain, and the near future will bring even more instability.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 28 'Relational trust': why it's the key to saving local news from AI and apathy Local news is not a luxury. It's essential civic infrastructure.
The Economic Times · Jul 28 India's Ahimsa indices mark beginning of a new era in ethical investing Indian stock exchanges have launched new ethically-anchored indices. These indices align with indigenous values like ahimsa and saatvik principles. They offer investors a rules-based approach to ethical portfolio alignment. Companies gain credibility and attract ethically motivated capital through inclusion. This innovation reflects a growing global trend in values-based investing.