Spotlight falls on Brunei’s culture and natural beauty
The country launched the Visit Brunei Year 2027 logo and mascots – ‘Awang’ and ‘Dayang’, as well as the campaign identity during the pre-launch ceremony at Jerudong Park…
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Tokyo government to work with start-ups to ward off bears; possible measures include AI detection system
The plan was unveiled Wednesday, in a response to a question posed by metropolitan assembly member Toshimitsu Tamura of the Liberal Democratic Party during an assembly session.
Thailand faces prolonged dry spells as El Niño drives erratic weather patterns
The National Water Resources Office (NWRO) has warned the public to closely monitor water conditions after identifying signs that Thailand is set to enter a prolonged dry spell…
Riverbank erosion threatens 1,000-year-old historic site in Indonesia
The tree is regarded as a significant historical landmark in Purworejo, marking the area where ancient inscriptions were discovered.
Philippine fishers’ group: Tens of thousands of small fisherfolk affected by southwest monsoon
The monsoon, locally known as “Habagat,” has been forcing thousands of fisherfolk across the country to halt fishing activities due to rough seas.
Indonesian environmental organisation Sungai Watch innovates sustainable design
The environmental group's river cleanup efforts are feeding a growing circular design movement, turning discarded plastic into furniture while pushing for systemic action on waste…
Drought grips parts of Indonesia’s Java as dry season intensifies
Drought has begun affecting several regions across Java as the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warns that the country’s dry season is expected to peak in…
Long-term coastal landowners to build seawalls, shield against sea level rise in Singapore
Those with fewer than 30 years left should prepare their coastal stretch for a 0.7m rise in sea level – the projected increase in 2050 under a worst-case ice melt scenario,…
Tropical storms, heat and drought putting millions of Vietnamese children at risk: UNICEF
UNICEF said the most common combination of hazards affecting Vietnamese children involves tropical storms, drought, heatwaves and extreme heat, impacting more than 4.5 million…
Solar power inside forests, sirens in villages to curb wildlife attacks in Nepal
Communities in Meghauli are combining forest-side water management and village-based alert systems to reduce rising human-wildlife conflict.