The six key issues at UN climate conference COP26
Currently, the rulebook on climate change is like an almost complete jigsaw puzzle that is missing a few key pieces.
China’s top housing agencies to push green effort
Preferential policies will be introduced to propel development of high-quality green buildings, with low and near-zero energy consumption.
Alternative energy alone won’t solve climate problem, says expert
‘Dr. Waste’ Hong Su-yeol calls for transition to circular, zero-waste economy, where resources are reused
LDP wins one, loses one in upper house by-elections
An opposition-backed independent and a Liberal Democratic Party candidate were the winners in Sunday’s House of Councillors by-elections.
UN chief appoints Noeleen Heyzer as new Myanmar envoy
Dr Heyzer, a former senior UN diplomat, will replace Ms Christine Schraner Burgener, who finishes up this weekend after more than three years in the role.
Biden to join Asean summit, renewing US’ involvement since Trump skipped after 2017
This will be the first time in four years that Washington will engage at the top level with the regional alliance in a move being seen as key to its strategy of pushing back…
Li Keqiang to attend series of meetings with Asean
The Chinese premier will discuss ways to deepen cooperation on various issues.
India can meet defence needs of other countries, says Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh made the remarks ahead of discussions on DefExpo 2022
Jokowi calls for implementation of Asean travel corridor
Regional leaders agreed on the scheme last year and are set to discuss the implementation at a three-day summit that begins today (Oct 26).
S. Korea unveils 3-month plan to exit pandemic
The country will open up in three phases, with the first beginning on Nov 1