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Opinion / Myanmar
Policy & Finance
Trump and Southeast Asia: When transactionalism undermines trust
The Trump Administration has broken with the tradition of pursuing its national interests in tandem with an emphasis on alliances and values. Southeast Asian countries will respond accordingly.
Kerala’s experience in fighting poverty holds some important lessons for developing Asean countries. The Indian state removed severe destitution by addressing nutritional, health and educational needs.
Food & Agriculture
Changing diets amid a changing climate
Much attention has been paid to switching from meat-based diets to plant-based ones. Less attention has been paid to the effects of climate change on the quality and quantity of plant foods.
Carbon & Climate
An intelligent trade-off: AI as a double-edged sword in Southeast Asia’s climate battle
Although artificial intelligence (AI) offers positive benefits for Southeast Asia’s climate battle, the region should not look at its usage through rose-tinted glasses. Without careful consideration, such systems may inadvertently undermine and be counterintuitive to the very climate goals that they aim to achieve.
All Myanmar Opinion
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29 March 2025
Policy & Finance
Trump’s Ukraine deal exposes a dirty truth about minerals
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18 November 2024
Carbon & Climate
How climate change feeds our wars
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The people's vision for regional decarbonisation in Southeast Asia
2 September 2024
23 August 2024
Food & Agriculture
La Niña: boon or bane for Southeast Asia’s food security?
14 August 2024
Manufacturing
Sand mining worsens Mekong's saltwater problem
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Carbon & Climate
Strengthening Asia's voice for sustainable development
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26 February 2024
Policy & Finance
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