Editorials

Investing In Health Again

We catch up with Dr. Sania Nishtar who was recently a panelist at the 2012 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Tokyo, Japan.

November 19, 2012

China To Reduce Reliance On Death-Row Inmates For Organs

China is taking a relook at its human organ transplant policies, reports the Bulletin of the World Health Organization.

November 13, 2012

‘Third’ World Science No More

The renaming of TWAS reflects changes in development. But it must ensure that its original priorities are maintained, says David Dickson.

November 5, 2012

The Mystery Of The Missing Women Scientists

There are simply not enough women taking up careers in science, writes Zaria Gorvett, and inequalities in the hiring process, career progression, and salary may be to blame.

November 5, 2012

Asian Studies Must Start In Primary School, Says Australian Uni Expert

Australian universities will not be able to produce graduates fluent in Asian languages without a massive funding boost and a rethink of the curriculum, says a senior university executive.

November 1, 2012

OPINION: India Gains Its Rightful Place In The Asian Century White Paper

The Australia in the Asian Century White Paper underlines the increasing importance of India for Australia, write two professors from the University of Adelaide,

October 30, 2012

Save Australia’s ‘Frozen Zoo’

Australia’s “Frozen Zoo” – the only facility of its kind on the continent – is facing funding difficulties, writes Professor Ian Gunn, its co-founder.

October 29, 2012

Asia Can Lead The World In Disruptive Technologies, Says Innosight MD

The future of innovation is in Asia, says Mr. Scott Anthony, Innosight Asia-Pacific Managing Director, at the TechVenture 2012 Summit earlier this month.

October 25, 2012

Islam Analysis: Technology’s Missing Link

Muslim countries must alter their stance on the social sciences if they are to use technology to its full potential, says Athar Osama.

October 22, 2012

The Asian Flush Syndrome: Red-Faced Over Governmental Inaction

Those who experience the Asian Flush syndrome are at a greater risk of developing esophageal cancer, writes David Tan, and governments across Asia need to educate people about this.

October 11, 2012