UK fosters collaboration for climate drive in Laos
The British Embassy in Laos has set out ambitious plans for supporting the Southeast Asian nation across climate finance and technology, promoting equity in energy transition,…
A village in Nepal faces the wrath of climate change
Hatuwagadhi’s once fertile land that nourished generations is now at risk of becoming a wasteland, and with it, the livelihoods of many families.
To protect Cambodia’s dolphins, corrupt river guards must be removed, says agriculture official
A meeting was held to review and adjust the organisation of river guards in the Kampi region to improve the efficiency of their vital conservation work, said the agriculture…
US President Trump’s neo- colonial fantasy in Gaza
In a series of inflammatory statements, US President Donald Trump has proposed a ‘radical reimagining’ of Gaza — one that involves forcibly relocating its Palestinian…
Nepal seeks Qatar’s help to secure release of Hamas hostage Bipin Joshi
Mr. Joshi, a Nepali youth, has been held captive by Hamas since October 2023.
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, found dead
The police are investigating the cause of her death, but said they had not discovered a sign of a break-in as of press time.
Casio to stop developing new models of e-dictionaries; smartphones, low birth rate cited as reasons
The company will also streamline its electronic musical instrument business by halving the product lineup.
Indonesian parents welcome age restriction for social media: YouGov survey
Exposure to age-inappropriate content was the main reason behind respondents’ overwhelming endorsement of the policy plan, with 81 percent of 892 respondents citing this as a…
Limited slots at Nepal’s government daycare centres leave working moms without support
The number of women in Nepal’s workforce, both in government and the private sector, has increased in recent years. With both parents working in urban nuclear families, the need…
AI, EVs and aging grids: South Korean grid powerhouses aim to electrify US
Korean cable- and transformer-makers seize AI-driven boom amid US grid overhaul.