In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, the world’s vulnerability to health threats has never been sharper. As nations grapple with emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and climate change-driven threats, the need for robust global health security is paramount. In this context, the rise of the Quad – an informal strategic partnership between Australia, India, … Read more
Indian women used far fewer sanitary pads, tampons, and other period products during COVID-19 lockdowns — with those items becoming hard to access due to not being initially included on the essential items list. For those in the red zones — the districts under the strictest lockdown measures — research reveals a 53 percent decline … Read more
Advertisement Late last month, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial Meeting was held in Detroit, concluding in principle the negotiations for the IPEF Supply Chain Agreement. The IPEF was created in Tokyo in May 2022 with 14 founding member nations. Following the IPEF Ministerial Statements on September 2022, negotiations commenced in the four … Read more
ASEAN Beat | Economy | Southeast Asia Three months after Beijing ended its severe “zero COVID” policy, Bangkok says it is on track to meet its 2023 target of 5 million tourists from China. Chinese tourists ride elephants in the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, March 1, 2017. Credit: Depositphotos Advertisement Thailand has just welcomed its 1 … Read more