TikTok tells US lawmakers it does not give information to China’s gov’t
Senators at the hearing also voiced concerns that TikTok has algorithms that can be harmful to young people.
Cambodia carves new village to accommodate growing population
The village, named “Prey Talonh Village”, is located in Bavel district.
Artificially colored accessory from Paleolithic period found in Okinawa cave ruins
Researchers have found traces of red pigment on a 23,000-year-old bead unearthed in Okinawa Prefecture.
Southeast Asian nations tout green power links ahead of COP26
Asean nations are speeding up their plans to transmit renewable energy through a proposed regional power grid, with first trials set for 2022.
Painstakingly slow progress on renewable energy infrastructure
Indonesia's efforts to attract investment in the new and renewable energy sector are far from adequate
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.