VIENTIANE: Laos has taken a significant step toward sustainable infrastructure development with the recent launch of the Infrastructure Asset Management Enabling Environment (IAM EE) Roadmap.
VIENTIANE: In a landmark move towards sustainable agriculture, the Asean member states, in partnership with key international organisations, have officially launched the Asean Guidelines for Agroecology Transitions.
Rome, March 6 (Xinhua) -- As the world grapples with food insecurity, climate change, and resource limitations, evaluating policies and programs has become critical to building resilient agrifood systems, Qu Dongyu, director-general of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has said at a high-level global conference in Rome.
Walkers, runners, families and people in wheelchairs took part in the inaugural Subang Jaya Half Marathon 2025 aimed at promoting community bonds and inclusivity.
JOHANNESBURG, April 7 (Xinhua) -- As the three-day Africa Children's Summit concluded on Monday, South Africa has announced plans to use its G20 presidency to gather global support for strengthening children's participation on key issues.
VIENTIANE: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has outlined ambitious goals for the energy and mining sector, including increasing its contribution to 25 per cent of the GDP.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam's maternal mortality ratio for 2018 to 2023 is equivalent to between zero to 32.4 for each 100,000 births, which is zero to two deaths per year.
HANOI: Vietnam has set an ambitious target of earning US$48bil in export revenue for the textile and garment industry this year, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas) – and industry insiders hope that sustainable fashion will help the sector achieve its goal.
From OSWALD TIMOTHY EDWARD Senior lecturer Universiti Teknologi Mara (Johor)
A letter from LIU KUNPENG and DR MOHD ISTAJIB MOKHTAR, Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya
IN collaboration with UN Tourism, Malaysia will host World Tourism Day (WTD) and the World Tourism Conference (WTC) from Sept 27 to 29 in Melaka.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will champion three transformative initiatives to chart a bold course for the future of Asean in its journey towards realising the Sustainable Development Goals, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn called for stronger partnerships and sustainable financing to address the complexities of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during his address at the Asean Workshop on Sustainable Development 2025 on Monday.
KOTA KINABALU: The Sandakan Municipal Council has launched its 2024-2028 strategic plan, aiming to transform the city into a smart and sustainable hub by 2030.
The United Nations (UN) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) “are not mere benchmarks”, said Brunei King Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah during his speech during the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly.
JOHANNESBURG, March 25 (Xinhua) -- South Africa will use the G20 presidency to drive stronger global commitments to climate action and environmental sustainability, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George said Tuesday.
KUALA LUMPUR: The principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should be integrated into the school curriculum to connect students with its concepts from a young age, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (Bank Islam) achieved a significant milestone by surpassing its initial target of RM4 billion in green financing, achieving RM4.8 billion in September 2024, well ahead of its 2025 goal.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) recently concluded its annual Sirah Amal programme for the 15th consecutive year, welcoming the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan.
OUTGOING Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin hopes poverty eradication initiatives in the city will continue.