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Tracking The Trackers
Given the diversity of Asia, it’s no surprise that COVID-19 tracking apps across the continent are also powered by an assortment of frontier technologies.
Asian CubeSats Off To Space
Bhutan, Malaysia and the Philippines have successfully launched their cube satellites into space.
UNICEF Launches Schools For Asia To Improve Education For Millions
UNICEF reports on a new fundraising initiative called Schools for Asia, to transform children’s lives through education.
Neglected Tropical Diseases Continue To Plague South Asia Despite Economic Growth
A new report showcases the disproportionately high burden of neglected tropical diseases in India and South Asia that continue to plague the 1.5 billion people living in the region.
UNICEF: Greater Investment In Youth Vital For Asia-Pacific Economic Development
UNICEF and the Asia-Pacific Interagency Group on Youth have called on regional governments to focus on the Asia-Pacific’s 1.1 billion young people.
WWF: End Poaching On Global Tiger Day
The WWF calls for an end to poaching to save the wild tiger population, whose numbers today stands at only 3,200.
World Bank Boosts Wildlife Protection In South Asia
The World Bank today approved a $36 million credit to Bangladesh and a $3 million grant to Nepal to protect wildlife in Asia.
