Kampung Berkah: Harnessing Zakat for Poverty Alleviation in Indonesia
Kampung Berkah is a program by the regional Amil Zakat National Agency that harnesses zakat for poverty alleviation in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.... Read more
Southeast Asia
Malaysia Launches ESG Disclosure Guide for Small-to-Medium Enterprises
Capital Markets Malaysia launched the Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG) to support Malaysian SMEs in developing their ESG disclosure.... Read more
Progress of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health in Asia-Pacific Countries
A new study by WHO Regional Office for Southeast Asia reveals the progress of maternal, newborn, and child health in Asia-Pacific countries.
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Towards Sustainable Tourism in Batanes Islands, the Philippines
Batanes Islands in the Philippines is the latest region to join the UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories... Read more
Rubber Plantations Cause More Deforestation Than You Think
A new study reveals a more accurate picture of how rubber plantations in Southeast Asia caused significant deforestation.... Read more
IKEA Foundation to Support Community-Centered Just Energy Transition
An initiative by the IKEA Foundation and ClimateWorks Foundation will fund a community-centered, just energy transition in the Global South.... Read more
Seatech Seaweed Farming Supports Blue Economy in Indonesia
Seatech Seaweed Farming aims to support the implementation of blue economy in Indonesia through seaweed farming technology.... Read more
Australia’s New Strategy to Strengthen Trade and Investments with Southeast Asia
The Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 aims to enhance Australia-Southeast Asia trade and investments in various sectors.... Read more
How School Meals Support Children in Cambodia
The World Food Programme’s school meals program aims to tackle education, nutrition, and gender equality issues in Cambodia.... Read more
Malaysia and Indonesia Struggle with Transboundary Haze in Southeast Asia
This year, the transboundary haze hits Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia and Indonesia hard, causing unhealthy levels of air quality.... Read more