Airborne microplastics being studied by Japanese researchers
The researchers have started monitoring the air in Japan and plan to conduct observations in Southeast Asia as early as this summer, as plastic pollution has become serious…
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Soaring food, fuel ramp up social unrest risk for emerging markets: Report
The report also found that more than 50 percent of the countries covered by the index have experienced an increase in civil unrest since the pandemic hit.
Integrated Waste Management Solutions enable rag pickers to live life with dignity
The initiative made the informal waste sector into a formal one, raising awareness of source segregation, influencing attitudinal changes in waste disposal, and protection of…
A not-so-smart proposal for an offshore smart city
The writer says such a project needs thorough onboarding of all parties involved, along with buy-in from every single one of the stakeholders.
Innovation, collaboration key to achieving zero malaria by 2030
While it is true that malaria is on the decline globally, more than 2 billion people in the Asia-Pacific remain at risk and malaria cases are rising in some areas of the region.
Weak, fragile support base threatens Yoon administration’s successful start
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol starts with one of the lowest popularity ratings for new presidents.
Thai court urged to block 42 URLs for sharing controversial Lazada ad
Thai court urged to block 42 URLs for sharing controversial Lazada ad
SLPP goon attacks trigger massive wave of violence
The attacks on the anti-government protesters triggered a wave of violence across many parts of the country.
Soybean oil crisis: Bangladesh govt cracks down on hoarders
Some traders had illegally stockpiled the edible oil creating an artificial crisis and many of them were caught when they started selling off the oil at higher prices.
Afghan women protest Taliban decree to cover faces
The mandate was the latest in a series of creeping restrictions in Afghanistan, where the Taliban have rolled back the marginal gains made by women.