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Asbestos: Deadly But Still Not Banned In Asia
Even though public health experts recognize how deadly asbestos can be, its use is on the rise in the construction industry throughout Asia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Harvard Study: Eating White Rice Increases Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
A recent Harvard study has discovered a link between higher white rice intake and a significantly elevated risk of type 2 diabetes, especially among Asian populations.
NASA To Conduct Major Airborne Scientific Study In Southeast Asia
NASA scientists are planning a complex and ambitious study to probe a vast expanse of the Southeast Asian atmosphere from top to bottom.
Singapore Third Most Competitive City Globally, EIU ‘Hot Spots’ Study
An Economist Intelligence Unit study ranking 120 of the world’s major cities has found Singapore to be the most competitive city in Asia, and third worldwide behind New York and London.
Millennium Development Goal Drinking Water Target Met
The world has met the Millennium Development Goal target of halving the proportion of people without access to safe drinking water, says UNICEF and WHO.
Development & Nature Can Mix: Singapore Ambassador-At-Large Prof. Tommy Koh
We can achieve development in harmony with nature, says Prof. Tommy Koh in an interview with the Asian Development Bank on challenges for the Asian region in the 21st century.
Asian Research Network Launched In Seoul To Strengthen R&D Across Asia
Scientists at Hanyang University of Korea and RIKEN of Japan are launching the Asian Research Network in Seoul to strengthen R&D cooperation across Asia.
Indian Teen Wins YouTube Space Lab Science Competition For APAC Region
India’s Sachin Kukke has been selected as the Asia-Pacific regional winner of the YouTube Space Lab science competition, said the U.S.-based company on Wednesday.
Asia-Pacific: Gains Against Poverty, Slow On Maternal Deaths
The Asia-Pacific region has made big gains in reducing poverty, but still has high levels of hunger as well as child and maternal mortality, said a new report released this week.
