southeast asia
Can Science Solve Poverty?
Science may never completely solve the problem of poverty, but it will not be because it did not try, writes Crispin Maslog.
The Cause Of SEA’s Malaria Resistance Pinpointed
Scientists have unraveled how the malaria parasite escapes currently used drugs: mutations in the gene K13.
Vietnam Eyes Water-Saving Tech For Rice Farms
Although alternate wetting and drying technology can reduce water usage and greenhouse gas emissions, getting rice farmers to adopt this practice could be difficult.
Tackling Preventable Blindness In SEA
Research shows that half of all blindness in Asian children is avoidable, associated with vaccine preventable causes such as measles.
Drug-Resistant Malaria Threatens Southeast Asia
Drug-resistant malaria parasites, requiring a longer duration of treatment, have emerged in Southeast Asia.
How Science Can Help ASEAN’s Economic Integration
As South-East Asia gears up to form a tighter economic community, states have much to gain from scientific input, says Joel D. Adriano.
Why SEA Hosts Very Few ‘Influential Scientific Minds’
Only 22 scientists from South-East Asia were named among the 3,000 Most Influential Scientific Minds, almost two-thirds hailing from Singapore.
Drug-Resistant Malaria Widespread In SEA
Scientists raise concerns of drug-resistant malaria sweeping across Southeast Asia.
Healthcare Leaders To Discuss ASEAN Trends
Hospital operators, investors and developers will come together to discuss the latest innovations and strategies at Healthcare World Asia 2014 held at Suntec Singapore Exhibition & Conference Center from 29 Sep to 2 Oct.
