Viewpoints

Government must lead by example to encourage women into upper echelons

As growth slows, governments must focus on building social cohesion

One-party China is gaining power while the West suffers from deteriorating democracy

Cartel's efforts being undermined by the US, Libya, Nigeria and cheaters

Nation gets new role model for female empowerment but will it make a difference?

Prospect of further escalation supports defensive stance on South Korean assets

Price caps on medical devices will not stop overcharging and may hit supplies

US engagement and training would assist troubled democratic transition

Trade disagreements must not be allowed to obstruct vital relationship

Military leaders and Islamist insurgents must compromise to end violence

CEE eager for investment, but must reconcile new plans with current strategic deals

Stores, malls change to satisfy evolving customer tastes

Signals from small markets may be better guide to global inflationary pressures

Amid growing tension, sudden tariffs on Beijing sets stage for bigger trade clashes

Names and faces will change, party's underlying objectives will not

The OECD is helping close internet access gaps and foster vital skills

Regional group is fading into irrelevance as the supposed engine of integration

Impulsive US president, macho North Korean leader and sensational coverage providing ingredients

Broader capital gains tax might generate more revenue from the wealthy