UK, Singapore launch talks on the digital trade agreement
Britain and Singapore are initiating negotiations on a digital trade agreement aimed at eliminating barriers for tech companies. This move is part of the UK's strategy to become a global tech powerhouse and expand economic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region following Brexit.
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
Asia is investing over US$350 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, aiming to reduce coal consumption while triggering debates about long-term fossil fuel dependence and renewable energy adoption across China, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Malaysian companies urged to reduce plastic use to clean oceans
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) urges Malaysian companies to reduce plastic packaging waste, highlighting that Malaysians consume 16.8 kg of plastic per person annually, contributing significantly to ocean pollution. The organization calls for immediate measures to eliminate single-use plastics and protect marine environments.
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
Vladimir Putin's attempt to create a controlled internet ecosystem has been exposed by Western tech companies' withdrawal, leaving Russian journalists and citizens with limited platforms to share alternative narratives about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Volcano eruption won’t hit Philippines GDP, says Economist
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) asserts that the Taal Volcano eruption will not significantly slow down the Philippines' economic growth. Despite initial economic loss estimates of P7.63 billion in Batangas province, NEDA chief Ernesto Pernia confirms the impact is less than 1% of the country's total GDP.
Philippines cancels flights due to Taal Volcano eruption
Taal Volcano, located near Manila, erupted on Sunday, forcing the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to suspend operations. Philippine Airlines canceled multiple international flights due to the volcanic activity, affecting routes to various destinations.
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
The World Health Organization warns that nearly all global populations breathe air failing quality standards, with pollutants causing respiratory issues and millions of preventable deaths annually.
UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautions that countries rushing to replace Russian energy supplies might inadvertently worsen climate change, calling the current strategy of finding alternative fossil fuels "mutually assured destruction" that could undermine global warming mitigation efforts.
Jiuzhang Quantum Computing Device Achieves Groundbreaking Breakthrough in AI Speed
Jiuzhang, a quantum computing device developed by scientists in China, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence. According to researchers,...
UN: War in Ukraine to hurt poor nations importing grain
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization cautions that the war in Ukraine could significantly impact food security in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, as Ukraine and Russia account for one-third of global grain exports, potentially escalating international food prices and shortages.
