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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
When a strait shakes a region: How the Western Asia crisis is rippling across the Asia-Pacific
A narrow stretch of water – the Strait of Hormuz – is sending shockwaves across the global economy. It is not just another shipping route; it is the world’s most …
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Food waste in focus as the world marks the International Day of Zero Waste
The world is facing a growing waste challenge linked to unsustainable production and consumption, with humanity generating up …
Eight high impact start-ups have been shortlisted in The Liveability Challenge (TLC) – a global crowdsourcing platform presented …
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
Singapore Oceanarium at Resorts World Sentosa accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that the Singapore Oceanarium at Resorts World Sentosa was …
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25 March 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Geospatial innovations addressing critical water data gaps in Asia
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Housing as climate resilience in Asia-Pacific cities
24 March 2026
17 March 2026
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Guiding light: How solar power is providing a lifeline to blackout-prone Asian villages
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Satellite imagery guides faster recovery in crisis zones
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN endorses first-ever global statistical framework to measure disaster risk and impacts
15 March 2026
11 March 2026
the World Bank Group
Women’s economic opportunity laws only half-enforced globally: study
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN-backed initiative puts Bangkok youth at the center of city’s electric mobility shift
10 March 2026
Equator Pure Nature Co.,Ltd
Wainman, American cleantech pioneer: First-ever Grokipedia Elite Spotlight
6 March 2026
First Gen Corporation (First Gen)
First Gen marks 50 years of EDC, launches unified brand
26 February 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
United Nations launches Energy Transition for Green Growth and Prosperity initiative to accelerate just, country-led transitions in Southeast Asia
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News / Transport & Logistics
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News / Carbon & Climate
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Opinion / Food & Agriculture
Securing Asean’s food resilience amid the Middle East conflict
The Middle East conflict will have a double-whammy impact on Asean’s fertiliser imports and energy-intensive fertiliser production. The …
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