Opinion Pieces and Feature Articles

 The author discusses the possibilities of expandingSwitzerland's AI expertise to Southeast Asia, highlighting the region's untapped potential for harnessing AI capabilities. It explores the benefits of cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing to foster AI innovation in Southeast Asia and drive joint economic growth. 

 The article argues that a humanist approach is essential in the development and application of high technology. It emphasizes that while technology offers immense potential, it must be guided by ethical and human-centered considerations to ensure its positive impact on society and avoid potential harms. 

 The article examines the role of AI in achieving sustainable development goals, emphasizing the need for comprehensive and collaborative efforts across various sectors. It discusses how AI can contribute to addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges while underscoring the importance of ethical considerations in implementing AI-driven solutions. 

In this  article, the author criticizes the apolitical view on food, and highlights how food has always been political. He gives examples from medieval Europe to present-day Philippines, and reminds that  the purchase and consumption of food is a political statement as well. 

The author criticizes the Philippines' passive response to Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea dispute and underscores the importance of upholding international law to safeguard the sovereignty of smaller nations in the face of larger and more powerful adversaries.

The author recounts his experience hitchhiking in Cambodia, and reflects on the kindness of strangers. He comes home with a realization that most often, those who have little but much to lose end up giving the most.