Tag: Asia

Asia Climate Mobility Champion Leader Award conferred to PM

Asia Climate Mobility Champion Leader Award has been conferred to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, acknowledging her voice of leadership in championing the climate actions and a lead global advocate for vulnerable communities. The Global Centre for Climate Mobility, supported by IOM and the UN system conferred the Award during a high-level panel on the sidelines […]

USDA opens applications for $300 mln to help exporters break into new markets

Farmers struggle with drought and fear additonal water restrictions in Arizona

An alfalfa field, a water-intensive crop, is cut by a Triple M Farms employee amid extreme drought conditions in Pinal County near Casa Grande, Arizona, U.S., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Rebecca Noble/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday said it would start accepting applications for an […]

BTCCI to promote Bangladesh as ‘gateway to South Asia’ for Thailand

BTCCI to promote Bangladesh as 'gateway to South Asia' for Thailand

A 50-member trade delegation will be visiting Thailand to take part in the biggest business-to-business matchmaking seminar to be held in Bangkok on November 30. The delegation will be led by Abdur Rahim, Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Commerce; Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh; and Bangladesh Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry […]

Ukraine’s farmers pin hopes on export corridor as war cost mounts

Ukraine's farmers pin hopes on export corridor as war cost mounts

KYIV/PARIS, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s efforts to revive sea exports in defiance of Russia’s military blockade have given a glimmer of hope to a teetering farm sector in which loss-making producers are abandoning some land in one of the world’s biggest grain belts. With no end in sight to the war with Russia, access […]

Eight ways Asia is using nature to adapt to the climate crisis – Bangladesh

Eight ways Asia is using nature to adapt to the climate crisis - Bangladesh

The Asia-Pacific region is no stranger to climate change. In just the last few months, it has endured droughts, record-breaking heat, and multiple super typhoons, a bout of extreme weather that experts say will only get worse as the planet warms. This week, leaders are in Malaysia for Asia Pacific Climate Week, an event designed […]

South Asia worst in world for water scarcity

More children in South Asia are struggling due to severe water scarcity made worse by the impacts of climate change than anywhere else worldwide, the United Nations said Monday. “A staggering 347 million children under 18 are exposed to high or extremely high water scarcity in South Asia, the highest number among all regions in […]

South Asia worst in world for water scarcity: UN

NEW DELHI, Nov 13 (AFP): More children in South Asia are struggling due to severe water scarcity made worse by the impacts of climate change than anywhere else worldwide, the United Nations said Monday. “A staggering 347 million children under 18 are exposed to high or extremely high water scarcity in South Asia, the highest […]

‘Fraught with danger’: Mitchell Starc dons gloves during warm-ups

‘Fraught with danger’: Mitchell Starc dons gloves during warm-ups

Former New Zealand bowler Simon Doull was unimpressed with Mitchell Starc’s decision to don the gloves during warm-ups ahead of Saturday afternoon’s World Cup match against Bangladesh in Pune. Starc was rested for the inconsequential group-stage contest at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, with NSW seamer Sean Abbott replacing him in the starting XI. Watch every […]

Can South Asia ever share a common currency like the EU?

South Asia, like the rest of the world, is dealing with a strong dollar depreciating its currencies. Post-covid inflation, effects of the Russia-Ukraine war and climate change are making it clear how a strong dollar can bring on high inflation.  Experts think a unified currency could be the answer but due to several economic and […]