Image used for representative purposes (AFP) Hanoi, Apr 17, 2025 -Vietnam has dramatically increased its wind and solar targets as it looks to up its energy production by 2030 to meet soaring demand, according to a revised version of its national power plan.The Southeast Asian country has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 […]
A rescue operation is continued in front of the collapsed Sky Villa condominium in Mandalay, Myanmar (Pic credit: AP) The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has climbed to 2,719, with officials warning that the number could exceed 3,000 as rescue efforts continue. The powerful 7.7-magnitude quake, which struck on Friday, has left thousands injured […]
Northern Thailand is grappling with worsening wildfires, significantly contributing to the annual air pollution spike. Pollution levels in Chiang Mai have reached alarming levels, with PM2.5 particles exceeding WHO’s safe limit by nearly 15 times.The fires, which began on March 12 in Chiang Dao and are fueled by dry conditions and illegal crop burning, have […]
