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Green Hydrogen Production: The Turning Point of the Nepalese Economy
With the global population on the rise, there is a significant increase in the demand for energy, creating a complex challenge that requires a compreh…
Countries join hands to fight pollution from agriculture
Seven countries have joined forces in latest bid to reduce pollution from the agricultural sector. The governments of Ecuador, India, Kenya, Laos, the…
Powering Bangladesh with smart connectivity
Powered by a potent mix of ambition and foresight, Bangladesh is rapidly blazing a trail in the global digital arena. As the nation aspires to become …
How to unlock clean energy in South and Southeast Asia
Both South and Southeast Asia offer significant opportunities for global climate action, with many governments setting ambitious net-zero targets. Sol…
Russia affirms commitment to Asean, offers its expertise on food security
Russia has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to fostering robust relations with the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean), marking it as a…
This cab startup helped 100,000 drivers survive Sri Lanka’s economic crisis
It was early 2023 when Jayarathne realized that his grocery shop in Galle, a windswept beach town about two hours south of Colombo, was not profitable…
For mineral-rich Philippines, green metals rush is a balancing act
As the Philippines works to ramp up mining to meet global demand for metals crucial to the green energy transition, environmental groups are demanding…
Saving tigers to save the economy
Nepal’s Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) was recently recognised as one of the seven UN World Restoration Flagships for involving local communities to protec…
Chinese clean energy firms continue overseas expansion amid challenges, opportunities
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 23, 2023 shows a solar power plant in Tangshan City, north China’s Hebei Province. In recent years, Tangshan Cit…