Tag: asia
Asia ‘s Megacities on the Edge: Climate, Aging, Urban Chaos Collide
Asia’s economic engines are overheating—literally. Its megacities are now buckling under climate stress, aging citizens, and chaotic development. The future looks fragile....
Asia Faces Deadliest Year for Migrants
Asia witnessed its deadliest year for migrants in 2024, with at least 2,514 lives lost. This marks a 59% surge from 2023....
Asia and the Pacific: Pioneering Global Green Energy Transition
The future of the global green energy transition hinges on Asia and the Pacific, home to 60% of the world’s population. Despite...
Global FDI at a Crossroads: Mixed Signals and Shifting Dynamics
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) saw an 11% rise in 2024, reaching an estimated $1.4 trillion. Nevertheless, excluding European conduit economies, FDI dipped...
Navigating AI Optimism and Anxiety in the Asia Pacific
https://youtube.com/watch?v=OVLWcvqLelI&si=pRpHwgHRMF95rvQF
Afghanistan Faces Rising Threat from Synthetic Drugs
Afghanistan is grappling with an escalating public health crisis as synthetic drugs, particularly methamphetamine, surge in popularity. A new report from the...
Alarming Decline In Condom Use Across Europe, Central Asia, Canada
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study reveals a worrying decline...
Despite Embracing AI, Asia Pacific Consumers Worry About Future
Consumers in the Asia Pacific region are embracing new technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), but their excitement is tempered by growing anxiety...
Understanding South Asian Perspectives India in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
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Rhino Populations: Progress in Africa, Peril in Asia
Rhino populations are in a state of flux. In Africa, numbers are increasing despite poaching challenges. In contrast, Asian rhinos face severe...
