Commentary

Philippine President Marcos vowed to continue his anti-corruption drive, even if it involves family, while addressing Congress amid low public trust and economic concerns. He also reaffirmed sovereignty in the South China Sea.

AI streamlines recruitment but risks bias. Candidates should use AI to tailor CVs while maintaining authenticity, focusing on measurable achievements and professional networking to stand out beyond automated screening systems.

Despite Malaysia's strong economic performance, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim struggles to gain support from Malay-Muslim voters, facing increased political pressure from a potential UMNO-PAS unity pact.

Asia’s AI investment rally is narrowing, but opportunities are broadening. Investors should seek companies with better entry points, clear earnings drivers, and less crowded market positioning beyond initial infrastructure beneficiaries.

Singapore faces a potential social recession as shrinking households and weakening community ties lead to increased isolation. Strengthening social capital through active civic participation is essential to counter this trend.

True AI readiness requires fundamental behavioral shifts, not just tool adoption. Leaders must redesign decision-making processes and organizational structures rather than simply using AI to accelerate existing, inefficient workflows.

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will work from Manchester one day weekly, launching "No. 10 North" to decentralize government power and reconnect with regions outside London.

Economist Logan Wright argues China’s economic growth has stalled due to unreliable data, excess industrial capacity, and demographic decline, warning that these structural issues pose significant global risks.

GovTech’s recent layoffs reflect a strategic shift toward in-house product development rather than economic decline. Clear communication regarding these changes helps mitigate uncertainty and resentment among staff.

Taiwan must shift from chip manufacturing dominance to shaping global technology trust, standards, and security, evolving from a production hub into a strategic partner in the new geopolitics of technology.

The education arms race cannot be solved by the Ministry of Education alone. Addressing this issue requires collective effort, as schools, employers, parents, and students must all commit to changing their social behaviors to provide children with more room to grow.

Asia has enjoyed a long period of relative peace, but rising geopolitical tensions and unresolved historical legacies now threaten this stability. As global conflicts reach record highs, the region must carefully manage these complex challenges to prevent a resurgence of major interstate war.