China-Laos-Thailand high-speed railway is expected to play an important role in enhancing regional connectivity, further slashing transportation time and cost from the current level, a senior Thai res…
U.S. Vice President Harris announces $20 million new clean energy funding for Mekong region
U.S Vice President Kamala Harris announced $20 million in new funding for clean energy projects in the Mekong region, during the last day of her tour of Thailand on Sunday following a regional summit.…
Indonesia, China ink $2.6b palm oil, fishery trade deals
China has signed a US$2.6 billion worth of commitment to purchase crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivative products from Indonesia, allowing the archipelagic country to secure a trade boost from its nu…
Vietnam Nears $11 Billion-Plus Deal to Shift Economy from Coal
Vietnam is set to follow Indonesia and South Africa with a climate financing package of at least $11 billion to shift its economy away from coal and boost the rollout of renewable energy sources. Viet…
Nuclear Science Helps Bangladeshi Farmers Resist Climate Change
Over the past two decades, Bangladesh, with its low-lying river delta and lengthy coastline, has been listed among the top ten countries most affected by climate change, according to the Global Climat…
Indonesia Just Energy Transition Partnership Launched at G20
The new Indonesia Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) will mobilise $20 billion [£17bn] over the next three to five years to accelerate a just energy transition. The UK stands ready to support d…
Time for the post-pandemic big bounce-back for global tourism?
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Synthesis of magnetic nanocarbon using palm oil as the green precursor via microwave-assisted arc for wastewater treatment
Download report (pdf) Abstract The presence of metal with microwave irradiation has always invited controversial arguments as the metal will catch on fire easily. But interestingly, researchers found …
Laos’ China-made railway brings connection at a cost
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Malaysia’s economy posts double-digit growth for first time in a year in Q3
Malaysia’s economy posted double-digit growth for the first time in over a year in the third quarter, boosted by rising domestic demand and strong exports, the central bank said on Friday. Gross…