India, for instance, could save about $250 per $1 spent on protection to lessen the average frequency of floods from every 11 years to every 25 years by 2050, said Betsy Otto, who directs the global water program at the World Resources Institute. … [Read more...] about Flood prevention could bring ‘huge’ payoff as global risks rise
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Hong Kong security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ as government backs Beijing’s planned security laws
Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism' as government backs Beijing's planned security laws The Saigon Times Monday, May 25, 2020,12:49 (GMT+7) Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism' as government backs Beijing's planned security laws … [Read more...] about Hong Kong security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ as government backs Beijing’s planned security laws
Live concert featuring Asian artists on Youtube
WebTVAsia and YouTube announced “ONE LOVE ASIA”, a star-studded concert in support of UNICEF, featuring a stellar lineup of celebrities, artists, public figures and YouTube creators across Asia, to be live streamed exclusively on One Love Asia's official YouTube channel on May 27, 2020. … [Read more...] about Live concert featuring Asian artists on Youtube
Online music festival in support of UNICEF
The festival will feature A-list artists from Việt Nam and regional countries including UNICEF regional ambassador for East Asia and Pacific, South Korean Super Junior's member Choi Siwon; Vietnamese artists Chi Pu, Châu Bùi and Đăng Quang along with over 50 leading artists, public figures, celebrities and YouTube creators. … [Read more...] about Online music festival in support of UNICEF
Vietnamese youth share perspectives on “Building the Future We Want”
Climate change and environmental protection are major concerns globally, regionally and locally. To enable a better Viet Nam for future generations, it is critical for youth to take action. Ms Nguyen Quynh Duyen, 28 years old from Hanoi said: “Our future generations will blame us for leaving behind an unprotected world if we fail to take actions now. Today, I am inspired after joining the discussion on the youth’s climate solutions as well as the youth role in the fight against climate change. I hope that our ideas will soon be incorporated into the UN’s plans to support Vietnam. I also hope that more similar forums for youth will be organised.” … [Read more...] about Vietnamese youth share perspectives on “Building the Future We Want”
