The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is growing fast. It can really help improve health systems around the globe. But, how is it being used in Southeast Asia? This region is unique. It has many different countries with varying levels of development. Some are rich, while others are still catching up. This mix makes it interesting to see how AI is bein...
The internet was buzzing with a video of the French president's wife playfully pushing him. This incident took place in Vietnam, where the president had just landed. The video shows a moment where the president seems to be talking to someone, and suddenly, a pair of red-sleeved arms pushes him gently in the face. The president briefly looks surprised, steps back, and...
The South China Sea has been a hotspot for tension. It's a place where several countries have overlapping claims. This has led to some complex relationships, especially between China and its Southeast Asian neighbors. The Global Database of Events, Language, and Tone (GDELT) has been tracking events in this region from 2010 to 2024. This data offers a unique perspec...
In Southeast Asia, the roar of cities is a constant companion. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations share a common challenge: noise pollution. A recent study dug into noise levels and laws in these countries. It compared them with standards in places like Australia, Canada, and the European Union. The findings? Most ASEAN countries have noise ru...
Southeast Asia is grappling with a significant public health challenge: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). A recent study delved into the latest Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data from 2005 to 2022, focusing on five countries in the region: Timor-Leste, Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Cambodia. The study involved 139, 062 women aged 15 to 49, who repo...
In Southeast Asia, hospitals are facing a big problem. Many babies and young children are getting sick, and doctors are using strong antibiotics to treat them. These antibiotics are part of the "Watch, " "Reserve, " and "Not Recommended" categories according to the World Health Organization. This means they should be used sparingly and only when necessary. But in som...
Southeast Asia is eager to put nuclear power back on the table. That’s right, we’re talking about nuclear energy, folks. In the Philippines, there’s a lone nuclear power plant in Bataan, sitting idle for over 40 years after the 1970 construction. That’s because of some safety scares and corruption issues; the plant hasn't even produced a watts of electricity hence b...
The Temasek Foundation Education Challenge is a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to revolutionize the education sector in Southeast Asia. Launched in partnership with EduSpaze, a leading EdTech accelerator, the challenge aims to discover and support innovative solutions that empower teachers, enhance the effectiveness of teaching, and introduce new models to reac...