High Seas Treaty brings rules to international waters
Hyacinth Estrada A new chapter in international maritime governance takes effect as the High Seas Treaty formally enters into force…
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Philippine-built, methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier starts voyage
Geoffrey H. Latayan A Philippine-built, methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier has started her journey to East Asia.
Horseback trekking launched in Vietnam’s northernmost point
Diana Mae Y. Cleto A new tourism offering has been launched in Lung Cu commune, Tuyen Quang province, providing guests a horseback…
Great white sharks at risk of extinction in the Mediterranean Sea, warn researchers
Eleni Poulios The great white shark is one of the ocean’s most formidable predators, feared by marine animals and humans…
Thai communities revive vibrant brocade weaving in Vietnam
Thai people in Vietnam's Nghe An and Thanh Hoa provinces have improved their brocade weaving techniques to produce…
Philippine environment, animal rights advocates renew call for firecracker-free New Year
Ciara Mina Through an "Iwas PapuToxic" campaign, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and environmental group EcoWaste Coalition reiterated their…
Temperatures in Malaysia continue to soar as climate crisis worsens
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Malaysia’s average surface temperatures continue to rise as the country grapples with the intensifying effects of the global…
Enova to fund Norway’s zero-emission fuels in marine transport ambition
KC Maderia Norway's goal to use zero-emission fuels in maritime transportation will be financed by Enova, a state-owned company under…
Asian golden cat spotted for the first time in Vietnam’s Pu Hoat Nature Reserve
Camera traps have taken pictures of the Asian golden cat for the first time in Pu Hoat Nature…
Ship recycling remains untapped opportunity in Europe, study finds
In a recent study conducted by Tuscia University in Italy think-tank Sandbag and non-government organisation Shipbreaking Platform discovered…
AI-powered laser robot unveiled for weed control
Elan Castanares A groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted robot named “Beam” is now being deployed by a German startup company to…
Turkey-Australia pact breaks deadlock over COP31 host role
After a long-drawn-out diplomatic struggle, Turkey and Australia have struck an unconventional power-sharing agreement over the hosting rights…
Philippines promotes digital tools to strengthen disaster preparedness
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has highlighted the use of its HazardHunterPH website and mobile…
COP30 news: Protestors outside Belém summit demand action
The Brazilian city of Belém is currently the global focus for an important event: the COP30 summit where…
ASEAN debuts climate pavilion at UN’s COP30 summit
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) officially inaugurated its first-ever dedicated pavilion at the 2025 UN Climate…
Climate change: Study finds Great Barrier Reef may partially recover from worst predictions
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the world’s largest coral reef system, which is well-known for its…
Czech Republic’s Natalie Puskinova wins Miss Earth 2025
Ren Azrack Escosio Czech Republic's Natalie Puskinova was crowned Miss Earth 2025 during the pageant's coronation night on November 5, held…
Singapore eyeing nuclear power as alternative energy source
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Singapore has been boosting its capabilities in studying the possibility of deploying nuclear power as one of the…
Philippines trial geothermal-solar dryer to cut crop waste
Farmers in the central Philippines are testing a new eco-friendly drying machine that combines geothermal and solar energy,…
How does the Philippines prepare for powerful earthquakes like the ‘Big One’?
Rosemarie Zamora In recent weeks, different parts of the Philippines have been experiencing powerful earthquakes, resulting in deaths and damage.
Philippines explores hydrothermal energy for agricultural processing
The Philippine government is urging regional partners to identify and map areas with hydrothermal energy potential, such as…
Multiple earthquakes strike Philippines
Carmela Calling A series of powerful earthquakes struck the Philippines in recent days, causing fatalities and structural damage.
China’s dominance in rare earths supply chain pressures US to catch up
James Mario Ajero As the spectre of tariffs and border wars shadows regions around the world, access to critical minerals has…
Environment news: More storms forecast for Vietnam in final months of 2025
Meteorologists have warned of more storms and prolonged flooding in Vietnam in the final months of this year.…