How Semende Tribe in Indonesia Coexists with Wild Cats
The Semende Tribe and wild cats show an example of a mutually beneficial relationship between humans and biodiversity.... Read more
Southeast Asia
Vietnam’s E-book Platform Aims to Tackle Information Poverty
The government of Vietnam has launched an e-book platform to tackle information poverty as part of broader poverty reduction efforts.... Read more
Mainstreaming Water Recycling to Support Water Security in Asia
Rapid population growth and climate change have threatened water security in Asia. Can water recycling be a potential solution?... Read more
Innovative Insurance Solutions for Resilient MSMEs in Southeast Asia
UNDP’s report explores innovative insurance solutions for MSME resiliency based on contexts in Malaysia and Thailand.
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Challenges and Overlooked Aspects in Indonesia’s Free Health Screening
While this is a positive step forward, Indonesia’s free health screening program must address several challenges and overlooked aspects.... Read more
Ending Statelessness in Thailand
From government resolutions to grassroots initiatives, efforts are underway to end statelessness in Thailand.... Read more
ASEAN Youth Conference 2024: Bringing the voice of youth to the decision-making level
At the ASEAN Youth Conference 2024, I was reminded of how youth are eager to contribute and create impacts for a better world.... Read more
Advancing Biodiesel Production with Rubber Seed Oil in Indonesia
Utilizing rubber seed oil for biodiesel production means leveraging natural resources that are often discarded in the value chain.... Read more
Regulating Businesses to Reduce Plastic Usage in the Philippines
The Philippines government has urged businesses to reduce plastic usage through regulation, with financial penalties for non-compliance.... Read more
The Therapeutic Power of Indonesian Herbs: Exploring Genomic Pathways to Nature-Based Pharmacy Development
Genomic research offers insight into the biosynthesis of therapeutic compounds in Indonesian herbs and opens new pathways for nature-based pharmacy.... Read more