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Stopping mangrove deforestation
Oped, Published on 26/07/2023
» Over the past 40 years, over 20% of mangroves globally were lost due to both human activities and natural retraction.
Hot oceans fuelling weather disasters
Published on 25/07/2023
» Heat searing enough to knock out mobile phones. Wildfire smoke that turns the skies an apocalyptic orange. Flash floods submerging towns in upstate New York and Vermont in the United States.
Deep ocean targeted for mining is rich in unknown life
AFP, Published on 25/07/2023
» PARIS - A vast area at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean earmarked for controversial deep sea mineral mining is home to thousands of species unknown to science and more complex than previously understood, according to several new studies.
Widening access to education
News, Published on 24/07/2023
» A recipient of a scholarship from the Bangkok Post Foundation said the financial assistance she received has helped her make her dreams of becoming a dentist a reality.
'Vigilance is key': Al Shabaab threat rising in Kenya's northeast
AFP, Published on 23/07/2023
» NAIROBI: In Kenya's rural northeast, roadside bombs and beheadings that killed two dozen people last month appear to be part of a troubling escalation of violence by Al-Qaeda-linked Islamists, analysts say.
Thai Union redoubles sustainability efforts
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 19/07/2023
» Nowadays, environmental and social issues have gained unprecedented importance in people's lives due to the increasingly evident impacts they are causing. Many business leaders have taken steps towards sustainability, but there is still a range of awareness levels among the population, leading to varying degrees of eco-friendly practices.
The 'kidneys of Kolkata': Indian wetlands under threat
AFP, Published on 18/07/2023
» KOLKATA - Wetlands just outside India's Kolkata have for generations provided tonnes of food daily and thousands of jobs as they filter sewage through fish ponds -- but rapid urbanisation is threatening the ecosystem.
Death toll in Kenya starvation cult case passes 400
AFP, Published on 17/07/2023
» NAIROBI - The death toll in an investigation linked to a Kenyan cult that practised starvation to "meet Jesus Christ" has exceeded 400 after 12 more bodies were found on Monday, a senior official said.
America's Myanmar policy is simply all wrong
Oped, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 15/07/2023
» A recent joint statement by US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi "expressed deep concern about the deteriorating situation in Myanmar" and called for a constructive dialogue to aid the country's transition toward an inclusive federal democratic system. Unfortunately, the US-led sanctions policy has undercut this goal and made a bad situation worse.
Mint acquires another luxury resort in Maldives
Published on 13/07/2023
» Minor International Public Company Limited (“MINT”), a global leading hospitality and lifestyle conglomerate, is pleased to announce the acquisition of an exquisite luxury resort in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, situated in the southern region of the Maldives, through a collaboration between MINT and its partner, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (“ADFD”). MINT will rebrand this newly acquired resort to NH Collection, a brand which has a strong presence in Europe and the Americas offering unparalleled luxury experiences, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion efforts.