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The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2025, conducted by the ASEAN Studies Centre at the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute from Jan 3 to Feb 15, involving 2,023 respondents from ten ASEAN member states, ...
This week on Climate Conversations, Jack Board and Liling Tan weigh the economic gains of set-jetting against the environmental toll.
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration plans to scrap a contract for a federal climate assessment used to direct government action on climate change, two sources familiar with the matter said.
“While fabless hardware companies like Nvidia and AMD are reaping billions from the AI boom, they are neglecting the climate impact of their supply chains in East Asia,” co-author Katrin Wu ...
Electricity consumption from the manufacture of AI chips has more than tripled over the past two years, potentially muting climate progress in East Asia, the global hub for semiconductor production, ...
Mr Donald Trump’s return to the White House is reshaping America and the world. The swift reimposition of tariffs, including on key Asian economies, signals that the United States has radically ...
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday called for “drawing inspiration from rich past,” to address modern challenges such as climate change and maritime security. Anwar made the ...
Seaweed farming in southeast Asia is increasingly impacted by pests and diseases whilst the wild seaweed populations that could provide new disease-resilient stock are suffering the effects of climate ...
Even if precursor emissions remain at the current level, climate change alone could contribute to the increase in surface ozone in the highly polluted regions of South Asia by 2050 with the ...
Within the next three decades, experts predict a further 250,000 people will die due to climate related issues, such as desertification, forest fires, and increasing temperatures. Despite making up ...
"With a focus on enhancing crop productivity, improving post-harvest management, strengthening agri-marketing systems, and promoting climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices ...