The paradox of Bhutan’s water crisis
Despite an estimated 80 billion cubic meters of available water, some communities face chronic scarcity.
Environment
Air pollution illnesses in Thailand hit 12.3M in 2024
Moreover, within just two months of 2025, the number of people affected exceeded 980,000.
Looming water crisis for millions in Bhutan?
The country's glaciers and water sources are under threat from climate change, endangering 240 million people in the Himalayas and 1.6 billion downstream, Prime Minister Tshering…
USD 20 million project to enhance climate resilience in Bhutan’s Thimphu-Paro region
Thimphu and Paro face increasing threats of flooding, primarily due to riverine (fluvial) and surface water (pluvial) flooding during the monsoon. The region is also vulnerable to…
Japan grants over $240K for clean water supply in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap community
According to an assessment, residents in the area face difficulties in accessing safe drinking water, increasing risks to public health.
Vietnam launches efforts to raise tourists’ awareness about ivory trade
According to the CITES Elephant Trade Information System (ETIS), the country is the world’s largest hub for ivory seizures since 2018, cementing its status as a critical global…
Cambodian river guards dismissed for allowing electric fishing in dolphin conservation zone
The dismissals followed stern warnings from undersecretary of state at the agriculture ministry Im Rachna, who visited the Kampi Dolphin Conservation Area last week. Anyone found…
High costs a headwind for Japan’s offshore wind projects
With no clear prospects, the government is looking for ways to encourage companies to get into the business in line with its policy that offshore wind power is indispensable to…
Vietnam PM Chinh approves plan to shift from coal to clean energy
By 2030, the country will pilot carbon capture systems at selected aging coal power plants and consider decommissioning around 540 MW of coal-fired capacity in two locations if…
Air quality improves in all districts of Thai capital
PM2.5 pollution drops in Bangkok and the surrounding areas, dipping below the country’s safe standard for the first time in weeks.