New Straits Times
Going full circle for growth and the planet
Globally, transitioning to a circular economy, where materials are reused, re-manufactured or recycled-could significantly reduce carbon emissions and deliver over US$1 trillion (RM4.15 trillion) in material cost savings by 2025. The benefits for Asia and the Pacific would be huge. But to make this happen, ...
23 human traffickers arrested in Thailand crackdown
Twenty-three human trafficking “agents” were arrested during a major operation conducted by the Thai police to prevent southern Thailand from becoming a transit destination for migrants trying to cross illegally into Malaysia.Keep reading ...
Call for Asean to work together for low-carbon future
The urgent need for Asean to deal with climate change was highlighted yesterday by two Singapore ministers, who called on the regional bloc to work together for a low-carbon future.Keep reading ...
Audrey Tan
Avoiding a South China Sea trap on mainland South-east Asia
A month ago, the Third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit was held in Siem Reap, Cambodia, with the Lao, Thai and Vietnamese premiers joining host Prime Minister Hun Sen. As in the previous meetings, China, the upstream nation, was present, but only as a dialogue ...
Ravi Velloor
Inclusive green growth to shape Thailand's future
Energy efficiency in industries presents a unique opportunity for Thailand’s environmental and economic policies as regional trends push towards more inclusive and sustainablne green cities for the country and its neighbours, says the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) director-general Dr.Frank Rijsberman.Keep reading ...
Sinsiri Titutanond