Tag: Southeast Asia

Back-to-back ferry tragedies expose longstanding gaps in safety oversight, rescue conditions and passenger accounting across two archipelagic nations

An international assessment found widespread shortcomings in civil liberties, economic rights, and protections for vulnerable communities across the Philippines

Campaigners cite growing threats to marine habitats, fisheries, and coastal communities as LNG projects expand regionwide

Cultural rituals centered on water and renewal reflect enduring human longing for change, responsibility, and new beginnings, a Jesuit says

New analysis shows shifting fuels fails to stabilize prices, leaving economies exposed to recurring global energy shocks and costs

Climate agencies monitor Pacific conditions as forecasts signal possible El Niño, raising concerns over food security, water supply, and disaster risks

Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness and assures his prayers for the millions of people affected by heavy flooding in Southeast Asia

The Philippines urges ASEAN to unite on climate “Loss and Damage” as it pushes private-led reforestation to curb impacts

The move came amid growing concerns over Taiwanese citizens being lured to these countries to work in scam centers

The world produces a staggering 400 million tonnes of plastic each year, and an estimated 20 million tonnes wind up in the environment