| By Eliana Pisons | Technology, sustainability, and security experts gathered in Tokyo for the annual US-Japan Council conference, sharing groundbreaking insights and innovations.
Saturday, April 11
Vietnam’s Kitchen Party: Celebrating Old and New In A Delicious Fusion
| By Han Tran | Blending classic cuisine with contemporary innovation, modern food culture in Vietnam honors traditional recipes while exploring new ideas, reflecting social changes across the nation.
Megaquake Warning in Japan: Risks and Responses
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan issued its first-ever megaquake advisory, warning about the possibility of a megaquake in the Nankai Trough off the coast of Kyushu following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake last week.
E-Commerce Booms in Southeast Asia
| By Han Tran | E-commerce is thriving in Asia, with record revenue forecast for 2025. Online shopping platforms, internet penetration, logistics, and a tech-savvy younger generation are powering the region’s e-commerce growth.
Typhoon Gaemi Leaves a Trail of Destruction in Latest Extreme Weather Event
| By Eliana Pisons | In the latest global warming extreme weather event, Typhoon Gaemi unleashed destruction in Asia, with deaths, damage, and injuries reported in China, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.
Vietnam Charting a Sustainable Future in Ha Long Bay
| By Han Tran | Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam, attracts visitors from around the world, making it a leading contributor to Vietnam’s economy and highlights the need for sustainable tourism.
Mapping The New Terrain: The 2024 Indian Presidential Election
| By Eliana Pisons | Following India’s 2024 election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party are navigating a complex political landscape amid evolving electorate expectations.
Toyota Drives Toward a Hybrid-Powered Horizon
| By Han Tran | While competitors ramp up EV production, Toyota’s focus on hybrids has so far been a success as the company reports a strong revenue of $307B.
Asia Copes with Climate Crisis Amid Soaring Temperatures and Pollution
| By Han Tran | Climate change is a long-standing problem that is only becoming worse, particularly in Asia where temperatures are rising faster than the world average.