China still backs overseas coal plants despite 2021 pledge, research shows
China is involved in constructing 7.7 gigawatts of new coal-fired power, mostly plants used to run nickel smelters in Indonesia, US think tank Global Energy Monitor said.
Special Report
Duterte trial: What ICC prosecution, defence should prep for Sept. 23 hearing (Part 1)
What has to be done immediately in the following week of the March 14 hearing is to finish the turnover of the evidence that had been used by the ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor…
Silent no more: How children with disabilities fight online sexual abuse in the Philippines
With the Philippines long considered the global epicenter of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children, the numbers paint a horrifying picture. Over 400,000 children have…
Penang’s fasting ‘heroes’ defy heat to keep city clean
Despite fasting, the workers, known as Wira Kuning (Yellow Heroes), began sweeping and cleaning tasks across their zones at 6.30am daily.
The paradox of Bhutan’s water crisis
Despite an estimated 80 billion cubic meters of available water, some communities face chronic scarcity.
Making sense of impunity in Asia and beyond
Per the 2024 Atlas of Impunity report, impunity remains a worldwide problem despite global, regional averages remaining “relatively stable.”
Yearender: Indonesia raises stakes in war against online gambling
Observers regard authorities’ odds of winning in their efforts to curb online gambling as slim, given that the government is too focused on law enforcement rather than…
Singapore biodiversity advocate aims to be resourceful, adaptable like the drongo bird
Mr Nasry, the executive director of Singapore Youth Voices for Biodiversity – the local chapter of a global youth network concerned with tackling nature loss – would like…
The predator who stalked schools in Bangkok
Mr. V has been a teacher since 1990. Over the course of his career, this man has taught at two international schools in Bangkok, where reports are now emerging of him abusing many…
Welcoming Shey-Phoksundo Lake
The lake is a year-round destination for travellers, but the ideal time to visit is between October and November.