Renewable energy imports can cut emissions, uphold energy security
Singapore's plans to import renewable energy from its neighbours will help to reduce its carbon footprint in a way that will still ensure the nation's energy security.
In Guangdong, cities rise to meet flood threat
According to an official statement, many rural houses have collapsed and large swaths of farmland have been flooded in recent weeks, but no casualties has been reported so far…
Underwater acoustic receivers set up to track largest stingray ever caught
The specimen reportedly weighed 300kg and measured 398cm from its snout to the tip of its tail, with a width of 220cm.
Two sites selected for Unesco World Natural Heritage list
Environment ministry secretary of state Neth Pheaktra noted that as Cambodia was yet to have a Unesco World Natural Heritage area despite a number of ancient temples listed as…
Dive tourism suspension planned to protect coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay
The Khanh Hoa People’s Committee was requested to suspend dive tourism activities in the vulnerable coral reef areas in the Nha Trang Bay, especially the area surrounding Hon…
King of the jungle
Rainforest ranger Mi Hongxu is said to have extraordinary observation skills as he traverses the Yinggeling rainforest, home to more than 2,000 plant and 500 vertebrate species.
Siem Reap’s $18 million zoo said to educate public, help wildlife
The zoo will not only be open for sightseeing but will also be a conservation site for endangered Cambodian wildlife where children can learn about various rare species.
Hot and bothered: Climate challenges for Asean tourism
While the pandemic is a medium-term challenge, extreme weather events, more frequent and devastating storms, are long-term issues that pose different problems for the industry.
Chinese scientists solve issues in growing seedless lychee
More than 40 percent－and sometimes 90 percent－of the fruit is lost before harvest each year, greatly affecting the economic efficiency of the plantation.
Japan research group develops high-yield, salt-resistant rice strain
The research group is now considering collaborating with overseas researchers to speed adoption of the new salt-resistant gene in local rice strains.