Topic
Environment
Flooding in India’s Northeast Reveals Weakness of the Act East Policy
By Angshuman Choudhury
The historic floods show that India’s Act East Policy urgently needs to deal with disaster mitigation and resilience.
What Is China’s Role in Central Asia’s Changing Climate?
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
As climate change hits Central Asia, China needs to be a team player regarding water.
China, Climate Dominate Pacific Islands Forum Meeting
By Patricia O’Brien
The U.S. and Australia cannot meaningfully counter China’s rising influence without addressing the Pacific Islands’ top concern.
Vietnam’s Ecological Leninism
By David Hutt
The country's ruling Communist Party is committed to environmental action – but only under its own leadership.
China Sees Record Rains, Heat as Weather Turns Volatile
By Associated Press
China is sweltering under the worst heatwave in decades while rainfall hit records in June.
Cups, Straws, Spoons: India Starts on Single-use Plastic Ban
By Aniruddha Ghosal
As a first step, India has identified 19 plastic items that aren't very useful but have a high potential to become litter, including plastic cups, straws, and ice cream sticks.
Destruction Everywhere, Help Scarce After Afghanistan Quake
By Ebrahim Noroozi and Rahim Faiez
In Afghanistan, those who were barely scraping by have lost everything to the recent earthquake.
Can Nuclear Energy Power South Korea’s Future?
By Eunwoo Lee
President Yoon wants nuclear energy to catapult South Korea to carbon neutrality and international prestige. But a rough road lies ahead.
‘They Own the Ocean’: Gwadar’s Struggle With Illegal Fishing
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Illegal fishing off Balochistan’s coast continues despite years of legislation, public protests, and government promises, showing how difficult it can be to combat the “trawler mafia.”
Smuggling of Exotic and Endangered Species From Myanmar Increasing
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Established routes used for trafficking drugs and gold from Myanmar into India are used to transport wildlife, say Indian government officials.
A Depleted River Scores a World Record Catch
By Luke Hunt
Giant Mekong stingray weighs in at 300-kilograms – and helps solve a mystery.
How the US Can Help Strengthen Disaster Management in Southeast Asia
By Meghan Sullivan
Bolstered U.S. support for disaster preparedness would align with Washington's broader objectives in the region.