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Tech disrupted by reality
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/06/2022
» When Covid-19 emerged more than two years ago, millions of people including myself suddenly found ourselves stuck at home. To survive the unprecedented challenges and stress, I started to befriend mobile apps I hadn't used before to buy things and pay bills online, among them the e-commerce platform Shopee.
We need new weapons against packaging waste
Asia focus, Simon Baldwin, Published on 16/05/2022
» Last month, researchers found microplastics -- small, microscopic pieces of plastic fragments -- within human lungs for the first time. This comes on the heels of news that microplastics were found in human blood, which may travel around the body and enter organs.
Time for plastic detox
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 09/05/2022
» Anyone who has ever strolled along a beach is familiar with the sight … plastic straws, snack packaging, some of it dating back years, plastic bottles and other junk washed up on the sand. It's enough to spoil your vacation memories -- and it's also part of a global crisis.
Asia's emissions-reduction plan for the world
Asia focus, Masatsugu Asakawa, Sri Mulyani Indrawati and Carlos Dominguez, Published on 07/02/2022
» World leaders came together in Glasgow last November to map out a path to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. But while the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) was undoubtedly a historic moment, most countries are just beginning their work to meet new goals to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions.
On the go again?
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 25/10/2021
» Winter is coming to the northern hemisphere, and people in North America and Europe normally flock to places that offer them a warm-weather break. It's the high season for tourism in many Asian countries, but one that will only happen in a world without Covid-19.
Hydrogen belongs in Asean's energy mix
Asia focus, Brendan Boyle, Published on 13/09/2021
» Almost 20 years ago, I was at the forefront of the rapidly emerging hydrogen economy. As an engineering research fellow at the US Department of Energy, I was part of a team tasked with demonstrating low-carbon methods of producing the energy-dense gas suitable for large-scale production.
China's rising wealth and market power
Asia focus, Thaweelap Rittapirom, Published on 26/07/2021
» China has massive household wealth, but its people currently face many restrictions on how they can invest it. There are currently more than 2 million high-net-worth individuals in the country -- those with more than US$1 million in investable assets -- and this number is expected to rise sharply over the next few years. China already has the world's largest wealth management sector, with more than $15 trillion in assets under management.
Innovating to improve post-pandemic healthcare
Asia focus, Vincent Chin, Published on 05/07/2021
» There are clouds overhead in Southeast Asia, as fresh Covid-19 infections and new variants drive rising cases and lockdowns in countries including Thailand. But despite the current challenges, there is welcome light on the horizon as we look beyond the pandemic.
Climate challenge
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 03/05/2021
» While Southeast Asian countries have been busy developing national and regional policies to mitigate the effects of climate change, its impact is becoming more evident.
Are we ready for an Asean travel balloon?
Asia focus, Jayant Menon, Published on 04/01/2021
» Air travel in Asean remains highly restricted, especially compared to most other regions. With Covid-19 vaccines now being rolled out, should countries wait before opening borders?