philippines
Apps To Help Educate Millions Of Young Filipinos
With more than six million children outside of formal education, the Philippines is using apps to bring teachers to the students, reports Cristina Gallardo.
Southeast Asia Going Nuclear
Southeast Asian countries are pushing forward in the use of nuclear power technology, says Barry Desker, Dean of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Researcher Awarded For The Magic Glasses Cartoon
A cartoon that has helped halve parasitic worm infection rates among rural Chinese children has earned a University of Queensland researcher a prestigious award.
Professor Tommy Koh: The Future Of Water Today
National University of Singapore's Professor Tommy Koh highlights the importance of treasuring water and discusses solutions to conserve water.
5 Must-Read Stories In November 2013
Here are five must-read stories from our November 2013 magazine.
Top Concerns For Asia: Mental Health, Obesity, NCDs
Mental health, obesity and non-communicable diseases are top-priority goals for the region between 2015 and 2030, according to experts from nine Asian countries and Australia.
Typhoon Haiyan Hits Philippines, Instills Fear In Locals
Aid agencies are bracing for the worst after Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines, triggering landslides, heavy flooding and affecting tens of millions of people.
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.
PhilDev Awarded USAID Grant To Promote Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The Philippine Development Foundation has received a USAID grant to launch a program called Innovative Development through Entrepreneurship Acceleration.
