TheWorld Bank Group’s Country Climate and Development Report for Nepal underscores the urgency of building resilience to climate change and recommends policies and investments for integrated climate a…
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Renewable energy accounts for 40% of Cambodia’s total energy: PM
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Thursday that renewable energy from hydropower, solar energy and biomass energy has accounted for 40 per cent of the kingdom’s total energy. In a pre-rec…
Farmers accidentally created a flood-resistant ‘machine’ across Bangladesh
To control unpredictable water and stop floods, you might build a dam. To build a dam, you generally need hills and dales—geographic features to hold water in a reservoir. Which is why dams don’t fare…
Asean region critical to tackling food security, but countries must deal with multiple risks
Rising food inflation and food security threats have cast a spotlight on food producers in South-east Asia, creating opportunities for companies in the region. But climate change also poses a risk to …
Philippines seeks tourism revival as outdoor mask mandate eased
The Philippines is expecting a boost in its tourism recovery efforts with the lifting of its outdoor mask mandate, an official said on Tuesday, as the country hopes to catch up with most other Southea…
India, South Asia and ASEAN should think big—must integrate for global good, says ADB economist
As the global economy shrinks and countries chase the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) for bailouts, India stands strong as a rock for the South Asian region. The country has …
Vietnamese Tesla Challenger VinFast Begins Domestic Deliveries Of SUV; US Sales Will Reportedly Start In December
Vietnam-based car manufacturer VinFast, which has pivoted to electric vehicles, began deliveries of its first batch of electric SUVs to domestic customers. What Happened: The first batch of 100 EVs we…
Zuraida promises to counter West’s palm oil ‘smear campaign’
The 7th International Palm Oil Sustainability Conference 2022 (IPOSC 2022) to be held on Sept 13 will be an important platform for Malaysia to counter smear campaigns by Western vested groups against …
Indonesia raises its biodiesel allocation
Indonesia has increased its biodiesel allocation to 11.03 million kilolitres amid expectations of rising demand in the fourth quarter, Reuters reported. The allocation of biodiesel, which is made from…
Sustainable garment hub in Vietnam designed to reduce the carbon footprint of making a T-shirt
The 11-year-old firm, whose imaginative and prescient is constructed on “humanity and sustainability”, made its mark growing residential property in southern Vietnam. Aurora – the Latin phrase for day…