ERIKA JOHNSON
Laos’ Hydropower Boom Comes at a High Environmental Cost
Laos , Jan 27, 2025
Laos has emerged as a major player in Southeast Asia’s energy landscape, aggressively expanding its hydropower capacity to meet...
Brunei Eyes Regional Leadership in Blue Carbon Credits
Brunei , November 28, 2023
Brunei is stepping into the climate finance spotlight by aiming to become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for blue carbon credits....
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Faces Worst Saltwater Intrusion in Years
Vietnam , Apr 25, 2025
The Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s agricultural heartland, is experiencing its worst saltwater intrusion in years — a crisis being blamed on...
TikTok Shop Ban in Indonesia Spurs E-commerce Rethink
Indonesia , Oct 04, 2023
Indonesia has officially banned TikTok Shop, citing concerns over unfair trade practices, data protection, and competition with local platforms. The...
Singapore Trials Robot Police Patrols in Public Housing Estates
Singapore , Oct 06, 2021
Singapore has begun piloting a new initiative deploying autonomous robot police to patrol selected Housing & Development Board (HDB) estates....
Vietnam’s Tech Universities Partner with NVIDIA for AI Labs
Vietnam , Dec 05, 2024
Vietnam’s leading technology universities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have joined forces with global tech giant NVIDIA to...
Kamala Harris Allegedly Pays Influencers for Fake Support: New Scandal Emerges
Kamala Harris is accused of paying social media influencers for supportive posts, sparking debate over the authenticity and ethics of her campaign tactics amid the 2024 presidential race.
Putin Reiterates Russia’s Nuclear Readiness Amid Sovereignty Concerns
President Vladimir Putin reiterates Russia's preparedness to utilize nuclear weapons should its sovereignty or independence face threats, casting another stark caution to Western powers just ahead of an impending election.
Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Disrupts Air Travel, Spreads Ash to Malaysia
Discover how the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia has disrupted air travel and led to ashfall reaching Malaysia, prompting evacuation efforts amid fears of potential tsunamis.
Southeast Asia Human Trafficking: A Lucrative Global Crisis Unveiled by Interpol
Interpol's revelation of Southeast Asia's human trafficking-fueled fraud unveils a staggering global crisis, with criminal syndicates raking in trillions annually. Learn how these operations exploit victims and evade law enforcement.