Are loan sharks preying on Thais?
An economic slowdown could further exasperate inequality in Thailand, leaving more room for loan sharks.
Yangon's boom falls short across river
While living standards are improving for many in Myanmar, a third of the country languishes in poverty.
They forgot about Isan
The people of Isan have been falling behind the rest of Thailand for too long now.
A year to act
A growing divide between elites and all those who have been “left behind” has poisoned politics for a generation.
Inequality in education
A Credit Suisse report named Thailand the most unequal country in the world.
Poverty kills in the land of smiles
When 13-year-old Anucha Tasako died recently, it fuelled the debate on banning child Muay Thai boxers.
Progressive taxation: Lessons from Denmark
Singapore’s tax system has come under scrutiny following the Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index 2018 report findings.
Southeast Asia’s widening inequalities
According to UNESCAP, Southeast Asia has not been successful in its efforts to reduce inequalities.
Does trade fuel inequality?
Inequality is clearly a serious problem that merits political attention. But focusing on trade is not the way to resolve it.
Inequality comes to Asia
Asia’s leaders must do better if they are to realise the true promise of “growth with equity.”