Marina Abramović: The Global Impact of a Performance Art Pioneer
Discover how Marina Abramović’s groundbreaking performance art has influenced artists worldwide, including in Asia, reshaping the contemporary art scene.
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Guardians of Asia’s Lush Mountains and Lucid Waters: Unsung Heroes of Conservation
Discover the untold stories of rangers, researchers, and fire lookouts dedicating their lives to protecting Asia’s rich natural heritage.
Extreme Weather Events Surge in 2023: Emerging Climate Patterns
Extreme weather events are surging in 2023, with record rainfall in the UAE and severe drought in southern Africa, reflecting emerging climate patterns with global implications.
Dengue Cases Surge in Americas: A Warning Sign for Asia?
UN agency reports 50% surge in dengue cases in the Americas, raising global health concerns. Asian countries urged to bolster prevention against dengue fever.
Asia Confronts Climate Reality as March Sets Global Heat Record
Asia confronts the realities of climate change as March sets a new global heat record, impacting economies, ecosystems, and daily lives across the region.
Boao Forum Highlights Intellectual Property’s Role in Sustainable Development
The Boao Forum for Asia hosted a panel on the role of intellectual property protection in sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of fostering innovation across the region.
SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Enhancing Internet Access in Asia
SpaceX launched 23 new Starlink satellites, enhancing global internet access. The expansion promises improved connectivity in Asia’s remote regions, impacting businesses, academia, and communities.
ADB VP Scott Morris Highlights $100 Billion Plan for Sustainable Asia
ADB Vice President Scott Morris unveils a $100 billion plan to boost green investments in Asia, emphasizing China’s role and the importance of regional collaboration for a sustainable future.
Asia Prepares for Boao Forum 2024: Addressing Common Challenges and Shared Responsibilities
Leaders and experts across Asia prepare to convene at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 to discuss collaborative initiatives for economic growth, peace, and shared responsibilities in a changing global landscape.
AI Evolution in Asia: Opportunities and Challenges Shaping the Future
The rapid evolution of AI in Asia offers vast opportunities in innovation but also presents challenges such as data privacy and job displacement. Exploring future breakthroughs and addressing risks is crucial.
Gen Z Voices on AI: Innovation or Unemployment?
As AI advances rapidly, Gen Z voices share their hopes and concerns about its impact on employment and society.
Brazil’s Amazon Deforestation Drops 30% in February: Global Implications
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation decreased by 30% in February compared to last year, signaling progress toward ending illegal deforestation by 2030. This offers important insights for environmental efforts in Asia.
California’s Snowpack Surges Above Average: Implications for Asia’s Water Security
California’s snowpack levels have surged above average after a massive blizzard, highlighting crucial lessons for Asia’s water security amid climate change.
From Classroom to Countryside: Asia’s Innovative Language Learning Revolution
Children across Asia are embracing nature as their classroom, learning language through poetry in open fields. This innovative approach is transforming education by connecting students with the environment and igniting their creativity.
Moon Chung-in Highlights China’s Remarkable Peaceful Rise
Moon Chung-in, former special advisor to the former South Korean president, lauds China’s peaceful rise as a remarkable transformation, urging global engagement with China’s new development model.
Climate Change Heightens Wildfire Risks in Asia: Insights from Chile’s Tragedy
Climate change is increasing wildfire risks in Asia. Lessons from Chile’s deadly fires highlight the urgent need for action to prevent similar disasters in Asian countries.
Climate Change Set to Worsen Desert Locust Outbreaks, Study Warns
Climate change is intensifying extreme weather, leading to worse desert locust outbreaks in Asia and beyond, threatening crops and food security, a new study warns.
Global Temperatures Exceed 1.5°C Above Pre-Industrial Levels for First Time in 12-Month Span
For the first time on record, Earth has experienced 12 consecutive months with temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, signaling a critical warning on climate change.
U.S. NSA’s Purchase of Private Data Raises First Amendment Concerns
The U.S. NSA’s unauthorized purchase of Americans’ private data raises First Amendment concerns, highlighting global tensions between security and privacy—a matter also pertinent to Asia’s rapidly digitizing societies.
China and Singapore Agree on Mutual Visa-Free Travel Starting February 9
Starting February 9, China and Singapore will allow visa-free travel for ordinary passport holders, enhancing connectivity and opportunities between the two nations.