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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

Using fun elements such as challenges, goals and rewards, games are playing a significant role in learning, lifestyle management and disease awareness.

The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

Net zero needs women

Recognising the leadership role of women is essential to addressing climate change across the Indo-Pacific.

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Why organic food can lead to a risk of gut disease

As organic food gains popularity for its health benefits, safeguarding plants from pathogen contamination is essential to curb gastrointestinal illnesses.

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Calling out modern slavery

A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.

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Dry hard: the challenge of storing Mekong rain

While rainfall is important, how it is collected, stored and distributed is crucial to dealing with the region’s increasingly drier spells.

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Sand mining worsens Mekong’s saltwater problem

The rampant activity reduces freshwater supply in turn affecting crop output, drinking water and the general ecosystem.

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Mekong drought increases risk of human trafficking

For some, leaving the Mekong Delta to find a livelihood is the only option despite the risk of being trafficked into forced labour.

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The Mekong is drying up. What now?

Climate change and increased human activity are putting one of Asia’s most important river systems under duress. It will require a sustained and coordinated effort to fix things.

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The future of palm oil hangs in the balance

Palm oil faces a complex future, with new regulations and pressures challenging the ongoing sustainability of the industry.

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Older people are climate change’s hidden victims

As the planet continues to warm, the livelihoods, health and wellbeing of older adults are increasingly at risk.

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Why small farmers remain anxious about the monsoon

Irrigation facilities in several Indian states are inadequate increasing the dependence of farmers on the monsoon rains.

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What will an El Niño bring next to India?

India’s vital monsoon rains can be disrupted by an El Niño which is a major concern for crop production.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Net zero needs women

Why organic food can lead to a risk of gut disease

Calling out modern slavery

Dry hard: the challenge of storing Mekong rain

Sand mining worsens Mekong’s saltwater problem

Mekong drought increases risk of human trafficking

The Mekong is drying up. What now?

The future of palm oil hangs in the balance

Older people are climate change’s hidden victims

Why small farmers remain anxious about the monsoon

What will an El Niño bring next to India?

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