ERIKA JOHNSON
Laos’ Hydropower Boom Comes at a High Environmental Cost
Laos , Jan 27, 2025
Laos has emerged as a major player in Southeast Asia’s energy landscape, aggressively expanding its hydropower capacity to meet...
Brunei Eyes Regional Leadership in Blue Carbon Credits
Brunei , November 28, 2023
Brunei is stepping into the climate finance spotlight by aiming to become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for blue carbon credits....
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Faces Worst Saltwater Intrusion in Years
Vietnam , Apr 25, 2025
The Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s agricultural heartland, is experiencing its worst saltwater intrusion in years — a crisis being blamed on...
TikTok Shop Ban in Indonesia Spurs E-commerce Rethink
Indonesia , Oct 04, 2023
Indonesia has officially banned TikTok Shop, citing concerns over unfair trade practices, data protection, and competition with local platforms. The...
Kamala Harris Allegedly Pays Influencers for Fake Support: New Scandal Emerges
Kamala Harris is accused of paying social media influencers for supportive posts, sparking debate over the authenticity and ethics of her campaign tactics amid the 2024 presidential race.
Putin Reiterates Russia’s Nuclear Readiness Amid Sovereignty Concerns
President Vladimir Putin reiterates Russia's preparedness to utilize nuclear weapons should its sovereignty or independence face threats, casting another stark caution to Western powers just ahead of an impending election.
Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Disrupts Air Travel, Spreads Ash to Malaysia
Discover how the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia has disrupted air travel and led to ashfall reaching Malaysia, prompting evacuation efforts amid fears of potential tsunamis.
Southeast Asia Human Trafficking: A Lucrative Global Crisis Unveiled by Interpol
Interpol's revelation of Southeast Asia's human trafficking-fueled fraud unveils a staggering global crisis, with criminal syndicates raking in trillions annually. Learn how these operations exploit victims and evade law enforcement.
Xi Jinping Touches Down in France Amidst EU-Ukraine Trade Tensions
Delve into Xi Jinping's diplomatic mission to France, navigating trade disputes, EU scrutiny, and efforts to bolster Sino-French relations amidst global challenges.
Eurojust Assists in Disrupting €645 Million Medicinal Cannabis Investment Fraud Across...
Eurojust collaborates with national authorities across Europe to dismantle a €645 million fraud scheme involving fake investments in medicinal cannabis plants. The operation results in the arrest of nine suspects and the seizure of millions in assets.