World Mar 27 'The planting season is now,' but war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage The fertilizer shortage is putting the livelihood of farmers in developing countries — already troubled by rising temperatures and erratic weather systems — further at risk, and could lead to people everywhere paying more for food.
World Mar 17 Iran war pushes Asian nations into energy triage as they conserve power Governments are deciding where to cut demand or absorb higher costs, while prioritizing dwindling supplies.
World Dec 31 Latest deep-sea search begins for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Malaysia's Transport Ministry announced Wednesday that a search vessel, the Armada 86 05, arrived at a designated search area with two autonomous underwater vehicles.
World Oct 22 Discarded electronics from U.S. causing 'e-waste tsunami' in Southeast Asia, watchdog says A report says millions of tons of discarded U.S. electronics are being shipped overseas each month. It says that much of it goes to Southeast Asian countries not prepared to safely handle hazardous waste.
World Apr 30 Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war's end with focus on peace and unity Vietnam has celebrated the end of the war with the United States and the formation of its modern nation 50 years ago with a military parade and a focus on a future of peace.
World Apr 14 China's Xi says no winners in tariffs and trade war during Southeast Asia visit Xi reiterating China's commitment to global trade in contrast with U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs moves.
World Mar 19 USAID cuts jeopardize Agent Orange cleanup in Vietnam A multi-year cleanup at a former U.S. air base in Vietnam was abruptly halted when the Trump administration cut funding, leaving tons of dioxin-contaminated soil exposed.
World Sep 10 At least 87 dead and dozens missing in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi The death toll from Typhoon Yagi and its subsequent rain that triggered floods and landslides has climbed to 87 as 70 others remain missing and hundreds were injured, state media said.
World Sep 09 A bus was swept away by a flood in a storm in Vietnam, raising the death toll to at least 64 Elsewhere, a steel bridge collapsed, leaving 13 people missing.
World Sep 08 Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain and flooding At least 14 people have died and 176 others injured in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi slammed the country's north, state media said Sunday, as officials warned of heavy downpours despite its waning power.