Thailand’s Universal Coverage Scheme Reformation
Thailand reforms its healthcare system under the Universal Coverage Scheme, highlighting digitalization and health data integration for better services.... Read More
Southeast Asia
Would AZEC’s Decarbonization Efforts Lead to Increased Emissions Instead?
A report revealed that many of the agreements signed in AZEC could instead extend fossil fuel use and increase greenhouse gas emissions.... Read More
Scientists Identified 234 New Species in the Greater Mekong
Amidst the worrying rate of biodiversity loss, scientists made discoveries of 234 additional species in the Greater Mekong area.... Read More
How Climate Change Exacerbates Malnutrition in Indonesia
A report by UNICEF explores how climate change has exacerbated malnutrition in Indonesia and maps out priority intervention areas.... Read More
Beach Cleanup Exchanges Plastic Trash for Rice in the Philippines
In the Philippines, an initiative gathers locals to clean beaches from plastic pollution by exchanging plastic trash for rice.... Read More
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
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