by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 28, 2024 | Climate, Finland, News, Vietnam, Weather
Finland and Vietnam have significantly improved weather forecasting and early warning systems for natural disasters by supporting the modernisation of the Southeast Asian country’s meteorological and hydrological sector, according to Deputy Minister of Natural...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 25, 2024 | Climate, Environment, Ho Chi Minh, News, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is prioritizing “green vehicles” that use environmentally friendly energy sources like electric and CNG vehicles, as well as efforts to reduce the use of personal vehicles. As part of the 2020-2030 environmental pollution reduction...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 29, 2024 | Climate, Energy, Environment, News, Sustainability, Thailand
The Thai government aims to introduce a carbon tax this year, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul says. Mr. Paopoom said the Finance Ministry will soon propose the carbon tax measure to the cabinet for approval, aiming for implementation within months. He said...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 18, 2024 | ASEAN, Climate, Lifestyle, News, Reports, Southeast Asia, Weather
In Southeast Asia, the proportion of those who see climate change as a serious and immediate threat has dropped to 42.5% in 2024, according to the latest Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. This is down from 49.4% in 2023, 45.8%...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 16, 2024 | News, Climate, Environment, Thailand, Weather
The Mekong River burst its banks on Sunday morning, flooding Thailand’s Muang district of Nong Khai province. The floodwaters on the bloated river continue to flow downstream to Bueng Kan and Mukdahan provinces, originating mainly from the Sai River that flowed...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 14, 2024 | Climate, Philippines, Reports, Weather
For the third straight year, the Philippines has been given the unpleasant honor to be the most prone to extreme natural events and negative climate change, according to the 2024 edition of the World Risk Report’s World Risk Index, which included all 193 member states...
