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US DoE muddies the ClimateCrisis waters with report downplaying the emissions problem

Ben Aris in Berlin August 2, 2025

As part of the Trump administration’s attempts to take the Climate Crisis off the agenda, the US Department of Energy has released a report downplaying the impact of fossil fuels on global warming.

The most powerful quakes are in the Ring of Fire – Statista

Anna Fleck for Statista August 1, 2025

Tsunami warnings have now been lifted across much of the Pacific following a major earthquake, which took place at 11:25 am local time on Wednesday, striking off the coast of Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.

Sinkholes on the rise across Asia: a growing danger beneath the surface

bno - Taipei Office August 1, 2025

The dramatic rescue of a motorist from a sinkhole on a busy Singapore road has cast new light on an alarming trend across Asia – the increasing frequency and severity of sinkholes swallowing roads, vehicles, and in some cases entire buildings.

IMF corrects growth forecast upwards – Statista

Katharina Buchholz for Statista July 31, 2025

Despite uncertain market conditions amid the Trump administration's tariff regime and major global conflicts, the International Monetary Fund has upped its global economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 slightly, Statista reported on July 30.

The top three ‘megatrends’ set to transform the Asia Pacific region

bno - Taipei Office July 30, 2025

The rapid development of technologies such as generative AI and the metaverse is already changing how people in Asia Pacific live, work, socialise and shop.

Recent floods across Asia kill hundreds, leave devastation in their wake

bno - Taipei Office July 29, 2025

From South and Southeast Asia to Central and East Asia, communities have been grappling with flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outbursts as warming temperatures and shifting monsoon dynamics fuel increasingly erratic weather.

Ceasefire in Cambodia–Thailand border conflict to commence at midnight, July 28

bno - Malai Yatt - Phnom Penh Office July 28, 2025

The decision, which brings a halt to five days of escalating violence along the border, was made during a dialogue facilitated by Malaysia in its capacity as ASEAN Chair, with co-organisation by the United States and the involvement of China.

Energy under siege: How conflict between Thailand and Cambodia threatens regional power security

bno - Taipei Office July 28, 2025

Though the border clashes began as a political and territorial confrontation, their ripple effects could severely disrupt energy production, especially in areas near the conflict zone where solar installations lie exposed.

IPCC releases dire sixth climate update in run-up to COP30

Ben Aris in Berlin July 25, 2025

“Any further delay in global action to slow climate change and adapt to its impacts will miss a brief and rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all”.

ASIA BLOG: If the Thailand-Cambodia conflict escalates, Vietnam won’t stand idle – nor will the US and China

bno - Ho Chi Minh Office July 25, 2025

The current flare-up between Thailand and Cambodia feels different from previous disputes. What initially appeared to be a limited skirmish over disputed borderland and nationalist rhetoric now carries the faint, unmistakable whiff of escalation.

ASEAN chair urges Cambodia and Thailand to cease hostilities and pursue dialogue

bno - Malai Yatt - Phnom Penh Office July 25, 2025

ASEAN Chairperson Anwar Ibrahim has called on Cambodia and Thailand to de-escalate the current military conflict and enter into negotiations, following clashes that erupted on July 24.

Cambodia denounces Thai assault on Preah Vihear Temple, calls for immediate end to hostilities

bno - Phnom Penh Office July 24, 2025

Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has strongly condemned recent Thai military actions that have caused serious damage to the Preah Vihear Temple, a sacred site and UNESCO World Heritage monument.

Thailand's Paetongtarn condemns Cambodia over alleged initiation of border violence

bno - Malai Yatt - Phnom Penh Office July 24, 2025

Suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has issued a strong condemnation of Cambodia, accusing the neighbouring country of initiating armed conflict along the Thai border.

ICJ declares healthy environment is a human right in landmark climate ruling

Ben Aris in Berlin July 24, 2025

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a historic advisory opinion recognising a clean and sustainable environment as a human right, declaring that states which fail to curb emissions may be in violation of international law.

Cambodian rocket attacks leave four Thai civilians dead in two provinces

bno - Malai Yatt - Phnom Penh Office July 24, 2025

Four Thai civilians lost their lives in two separate incidents on July 24, following rocket strikes allegedly launched from Cambodian territory into neighbouring Thai provinces.

Cambodian PM appeals to UN Security Council over Thai military incursion

bno - Malai Yatt - Phnom Penh Office July 24, 2025

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has submitted a formal appeal to the United Nations Security Council, urging urgent intervention in response to what he described as a “deliberate act of military aggression” by Thai forces.

Earth overshoot day is already long past – Statista

Felix Richter of Statistia July 24, 2025

July 24 marks this year's Earth Overshoot Day, the day that humanity’s demand for ecological resources exceeds the resources Earth can regenerate within that year, Statista reports. That day has already long passed.

Cambodian residents voice fears amid ongoing conflict with Thailand at Ta Moan Thom temple

bno - Phnom Penh Office July 24, 2025

Following the recent exchange of fire between Cambodian and Thai troops at Ta Moan Thom temple, some families in the border zones, particularly in Oddar Meanchey, have begun relocating to safer areas.

Conflict breaks out along Cambodia - Thailand border, clashes reported

bno - Malai Yatt - Phnom Penh Office July 24, 2025

Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed that Thai troops had launched coordinated assaults on Cambodian military positions located at Ta Mone Thom and Ta Krabey, both situated in Oddar Meanchey province.

5G, AI convergence holds key to transformative growth in ASEAN

bno - Taipei Office July 23, 2025

A new report from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy has called on ASEAN governments to seize a narrowing window of opportunity to drive transformative economic growth through the convergence of 5G and artificial intelligence.

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