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Developing An Asian Version Of Plumpy’Nut In Vietnam

The National Institute for Nutrition in Vietnam has produced a regional alternative to the peanut-paste treatment known as Plumpy’Nut to treat malnutrition in Southeast Asia.

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1 In 3 Vietnamese Children Are Stunted, Experts Say Lack Of Breastfeeding To Blame

A mass media campaign in Vietnam promoting exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding was launched today to fight the country's high rate of stunting in children.

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10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Every year, Asian Scientist Magazine publishes Asian Scientist 100, a carefully curated list of the best and brightest researchers and leaders in SETM in Asia. This year we complete a decade of doing so.
Learning From Environmental Defenders

Drawing on traditional knowledge systems, environmental researchers and policymakers in Asia are working with indigenous communities to design better strategies for environmental conservation.
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Across Asia, people with disabilities are breaking physical and social barriers to STEM fields, opening the way for others.

Developing An Asian Version Of Plumpy’Nut In Vietnam

1 In 3 Vietnamese Children Are Stunted, Experts Say Lack Of Breastfeeding To Blame

EDITOR’S PICK

10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Learning From Environmental Defenders

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