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Researchers use pineapple leaves to extend shelf life of fruits and vegetablesThe non-toxic, biodegradable aerogel derived from pineapple leaves can also treat wastewater, absorb oil, and insulate heat and noise, say scientists from the National University of Singapore. -
Coronavirus fuels modern slavery threat for Asian garment workersFor the first time, India and Bangladesh were in the 'extreme risk' category, joining China and Myanmar in a group of 32 countries with the worst risk of slave labour, according to a global index.
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Discovery of threatened species pushes bid to protect Vietnam forestAn extensive biodiversity survey in Kon Plong, a district in Vietnam’s central highlands, has revealed the presence of endangered endemic species such as the gray-shanked douc langur in forests that are not currently protected. -
Upgrade Asia’s ageing hydropower fleet to secure reliable clean energy supply, experts urgeAs the need for steady clean electricity generation grows, refurbishing Asia’s decades-old hydropower plants could help them regain past strength, enhancing their contribution to the region’s energy transition, shows a new study.
Opinion
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Asean's road to a green economic recovery– Faced with a grim economic outlook, how can Asean member states include the clean energy transition in their Covid-19 recovery plan? -
With the right measures, Southeast Asia could see a post-pandemic EV revolution– Future projections of electric mobility are promising, but uptake in the region will depend heavily on the strategic decisions and actions of its key stakeholders—industry, government, and consumers. -
Vietnam to step up battle against dirty air—will its measures go far enough?– Air pollution in Vietnam has risen sharply over the years, often reaching alarming, lung-wrecking levels. The nation plans to issue a new directive to tackle the deadly problem.
Videos
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Hot air? Vietnam's wind energy story– Vietnam's wind market is thriving, but more work lies ahead if the country wants to power its booming economy without imperilling its people and the planet.
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Which is Southeast Asia's most advanced clean energy nation?– Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?
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From flying taxis to e-jeepneys: transport in Southeast Asia is going electric– In gridlocked, smoggy Southeast Asian cities, change is afoot to electrify transport and clear some of the world's most polluted skies. This video documents the pockets of hope for e-mobility around the most climate-vulnerable region.
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Rockefeller renews call to help cities become stronger– The Rockefeller Foundation is looking for more cities willing to build economic, social and physical resilience amid a rapidly urbanising world. Submission of applications for the 100 Resilient Cities Challenge ends on September 10.
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