Hanoi eases strict lockdown rules, but workers still avoid the office

This article was published in The Business Times. AFTER two months of lockdown to contain a surge in coronavirus cases, the Vietnamese capital Hanoi is continuing its cautious reopening and easing more restrictions. In a flurry of government announcements earlier this week, travel permits were done away with… Read More (Paywall)

Recalling the past, looking to the future: X users react to #EDSA30

This article was published in Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – It was 30 years ago when over two million Filipinos rallied at EDSA to say enough is enough, that the regime of Ferdinand Marcos had run its course, and that democracy had to be restored. The 30th anniversary of the EDSA revolution came at a tumultuous … Read more

TAFE students’ deadline dilemma

This article was published in Catalyst Magazine In March of this year TAFE student Jason Alford was charged full-fees for his certificate three in plumbing but was entitled to a concession discount. This was a result of a nuance in the TAFE fees regulations stating: “Prior to the commencement of training, the RTO (Registered Training … Read more