by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 4, 2023 | Food & Drinks, Environment, Thailand, Travel
On the tourist island Phuket, the problem of food waste is an increasingly critical issue. To reduce that waste, the Thai Organic Consumer Association (TOCA) is working with hotels in Phuket to initiate a food waste composting system, which is in line with the BCG...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 9, 2023 | Asia, Environment, Southeast Asia, Visions
According to the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and its report “The Race to Zero: Accelerating Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific,” the need to enhance climate action is apparent in Asia and the Pacific. Over the past...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 7, 2023 | Vietnam, Environment, News
Hoi Xuan Commune in Thanh Hoa Province recorded temperatures of 44 degrees Celsius on Saturday afternoon. This is the highest ever in Vietnam, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting confirms. The temperature exceeds the record of 43.3 degrees Celsius...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 30, 2023 | Asia, Environment, Southeast Asia
Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023 provides an analysis of progress on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets in the region. The report shows national achievements and effective policies to accelerate progress. The region’s overall...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 23, 2023 | Bangkok, Environment, News, Thailand
Thai authorities are warning residents and visitors across the country to avoid going outdoors due to extreme heat. In the Bangna district of Bangkok, the temperature reached 42 degrees Celsius, while the heat index — which includes relative humidity and...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 22, 2023 | Cambodia, ASEAN, Business, Environment, News, Southeast Asia
The Construction of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport and Yunnan Air investment Cambodia Airport management confirm the flight trials at the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport will start by mid-May. According to the officials, the construction of the Siem...
