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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.

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Sri Lanka: Action Against Dengue Beginning To Pay Off

Sri Lanka is making progress in the battle against mosquito-borne dengue fever, say health officials.

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Flag-Bearers Of Innovation

Over the past decade, the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore and collaborators have led the charge in developing supercomputing-powered innovations to support Singapore’s research and development ecosystem.
Golden Connections

Today’s connectivity technologies are helping older people in Asia stay socially active and take charge of their own wellbeing.
Can Tech Help You Sleep Better?

Asia is going through a sleep crisis, worse than anywhere else in the world, leading to a growth in the market of sleep wearables. But how much do they help?

90% Of Natural Disasters In 2011 Took Place In Asia, UN Says

Sri Lanka: Action Against Dengue Beginning To Pay Off

EDITOR’S PICK

Flag-Bearers Of Innovation

Golden Connections

Can Tech Help You Sleep Better?