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UNISDR Chief Compares Typhoon Sendong To Japanese Tsunami
UNISDR chief Margareta Wahlström described what she saw in the typhoon-devastated coastal cities of Iligan and Cayagan de Oro to be reminiscent of the 2011 Japan tsunami.
Coalition Aims To Eradicate 10 Neglected Tropical Diseases By 2020
A large coalition of pharmas, governments, and NGOs have announced their goal of eliminating or controlling 10 neglected tropical diseases by 2020.
Controversial H5N1 Avian Flu Research Put On Hold For 60 Days
The world’s leading avian flu researchers have agreed to suspend avian flu transmission research for 60 days amid growing biosafety and biosecurity concerns.
New NSF Report Highlights Growth Of “Asia-10” Countries In Science & Technology
The United States remains the global leader in R&D, but it could soon be overtaken as the "Asia-10" countries integrate S&T into economic growth, says a new NSF report released today.
90% Of Natural Disasters In 2011 Took Place In Asia, UN Says
Natural disasters in Asia in 2011 could well prove to be the costliest ever, say experts at the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
Study: Modern Dogs Originate From Southeast Asia, Not Europe Or The Middle East
A new genetics study suggests that European and American canine breeds were much more influenced by dogs from Southeast Asia than by ancient Western dogs or by dogs from the Middle East.
Researchers Call For South Asian Obesity Threshold To Be Redefined
A team from the University of Leicester’s Departments of Health Sciences and Cardiovascular Sciences has called for a redefinition of obesity thresholds in migrant South Asian populations.
World Diabetes Day: One Fifth Of All Diabetic Adults Live In Southeast Asia
Celebrated annually on November 14, the World Diabetes Day campaign led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reveals a growing epidemic in Southeast Asia.
Asia-Pacific Accounts For Nearly 90% Of Fish Supply
Aquaculture is the world's fastest-growing source of animal protein and currently provides nearly half of all fish consumed globally, with the Asia-Pacific region providing 89 percent of the supply.
