myanmar
Burma’s ‘Refugee’ Doctor Wins Sydney Peace Prize
Dr. Cynthia Maung, founder of the Mae Tao Clinic in Thailand, has received the 2013 Sydney Peace Prize.
Student Board Game To Fight Rabies In Southeast Asia
The United Nations is partnering with the University of Sydney to manufacture a board game that educates children in Asia about the risk of rabies.
More Work Needed In Myanmar On Drug-Resistant TB
A WHO report projects that Myanmar will have a US$22 million funding gap for tuberculosis (TB care) and control services.
Myanmar: A Biodiversity Hotspot Under Threat
Scientists have examined the implications of economic development and climatic changes on conserving Myanmar's biodiversity.
Global Crop Yields Fail To Keep Pace With Demand
The world is not increasing yields of major crops quickly enough to meet future food demands from an expanding population, says a new study.
Genetic Change Linked To Early Language Delay In Children
Researchers have identified a gene deletion linked with brain changes and delayed language acquisition in children of Southeast Asian descent.
BASF To Invest €10 billion In Asia Pacific Region
Global chemical company, BASF, plans to invest €10 billion in Asia from 2013-2020, as part of the company's Asia Pacific strategy.
Global Ranking Reveals Innovation Gap In Southeast Asia
A new report on global sustainable innovation and competitiveness raises concerns over the large gap that exists between various nations in the region.
WWF Report Highlights Diversity Loss In Mekong Region
The Greater Mekong risks losing more than a third of its remaining forest cover within the next two decades, warns a new WWF report.
