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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
When a strait shakes a region: How the Western Asia crisis is rippling across the Asia-Pacific
A narrow stretch of water – the Strait of Hormuz – is sending shockwaves across the global economy. It is not just another shipping route; it is the world’s most …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Geospatial innovations addressing critical water data gaps in Asia
Across Asia, new initiatives are showing how satellite Earth observation data and AI-powered technologies can turn fragmented water-related …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Housing as climate resilience in Asia-Pacific cities
Access to adequate housing is a foundation of resilient cities. Safe and affordable homes provide stability, allow residents …
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Guiding light: How solar power is providing a lifeline to blackout-prone Asian villages
Like many in the central Philippines village of Tabon, Analyn Fedelis makes a living fishing at night. That’s …
All Asia Pacific Press Releases
17 March 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN endorses first-ever global statistical framework to measure disaster risk and impacts
11 March 2026
10 March 2026
Equator Pure Nature Co.,Ltd
Wainman, American cleantech pioneer: First-ever Grokipedia Elite Spotlight
26 February 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
United Nations launches Energy Transition for Green Growth and Prosperity initiative to accelerate just, country-led transitions in Southeast Asia
25 February 2026
Equator Pure Nature Co., Ltd.
Ben Weintraub joins advisory board of Equator Pure Nature
24 February 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asia-Pacific leaders meet to fast-track action on water, energy, cities and development partnerships
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
New FAO publication describes global fish fraud and the tools to combat it
9 February 2026
4 February 2026
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Demand for trade finance to rise amid supply chain realignment: report
3 February 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Trade momentum slows as the Asia-Pacific region adjusts to shifting global conditions
22 January 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asean Power Grid: Accelerating the region’s energy transition
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Tracking the invisible: Monitoring air pollution from space
19 January 2026
14 January 2026
9 January 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Why local leadership will shape Asia-Pacific’s urban future
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News / Transport & Logistics
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