http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on south-east-asia science, technology & the developing world. ms http://rss.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/news/ Improved forecasting and mitigation strategies are essential to limiting the damage caused by tropical cyclones, says Peter J. Webster.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/forecasting-investment-can-prevent-cyclone-destruc.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaFri, 15 Aug 2008 12:13:44 GMTIndonesians are benefiting from a Taiwanese e-learning scheme that aims to tackle the digital divide in the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/indonesia-profits-from-taiwan-e-learning-scheme.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaTue, 12 Aug 2008 02:41:56 GMTCommodity price rises are no substitute for long-term investment in infrastructure and capacity as a means of securing sustained development.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/don-t-let-price-rises-blow-development-off-course.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaFri, 08 Aug 2008 06:05:43 GMTPhilippine researchers say the government is planting mangroves in unsuitable areas, leading to early death for the seedlings.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/philippine-mangrove-planting-strategy-needs-urgent.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaThu, 24 Jul 2008 04:02:49 GMTCancer care in Africa faces the same challenges as general healthcare, but also needs local data and targeted solutions, says Twalib Ngoma.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/cancer-in-africa-needs-a-local-approach.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaWed, 23 Jul 2008 09:59:00 GMTGovernments and donors must find ways to tackle the rise in non-communicable disease, which can mean reassessing health priorities in developing nations.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/chronic-disease-a-neglected-priority.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaWed, 23 Jul 2008 09:05:00 GMTVaccines for non-infectious illness could help developing nations tackle the growing burden of chronic disease. Maryke Steffens reports.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/therapeutic-vaccines-a-new-hope-for-chronic-diseas.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaWed, 23 Jul 2008 09:05:00 GMTTo stem the spread of obesity, we must study the web of commercial interests and strategies driving it, says Jonathan Wells.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/obesity-researchers-must-understand-how-capitalism.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaWed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMTWe need better global monitoring for chronic diseases before we can really tackle the risks factors and prevent illness, says Colin Mathers.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/better-statistics-key-to-tackling-chronic-diseases.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaWed, 23 Jul 2008 08:57:00 GMTAbdallah S. Daar speaks to SciDev.Net about the Grand Challenges in Chronic Non-communicable Diseases initiative.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/q-a-grand-challenges-in-chronic-diseases.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaWed, 23 Jul 2008 08:55:00 GMTDeveloping nations must stop aping the North's mental health services and use strategies tailored to their own needs, says Vikram Patel.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/mental-health-in-the-developing-world-time-for-inn.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaWed, 23 Jul 2008 08:45:00 GMTHuman rights can serve as a valuable guide for climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, according to a report.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/human-rights-a-compass-for-climate-change-policies.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaThu, 17 Jul 2008 04:20:25 GMTResearchers have created maps highlighting areas at risk from groundwater arsenic contamination in South-East Asia and Bangladesh.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/researchers-map-risk-of-arsenic-contamination.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaWed, 16 Jul 2008 04:51:39 GMTThe Philippine government has boosted its science and technology budget from US$16.4 million in 2007 to US$26.6 million.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/philippines-hike-s-t-budget-by-us-10-million.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaWed, 16 Jul 2008 04:45:04 GMTPoor rural communities in Laos are feeling the benefits of green energy, thanks to the efforts of a local energy company.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/laos-sunshine-turns-villagers-green.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaWed, 16 Jul 2008 04:10:53 GMTMore efforts are needed to hold the leaders of the G8 nations to commitments made at their annual summit meetings.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/promises-promises-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaFri, 11 Jul 2008 06:04:20 GMTA proposal for a scheme to attract expat scientists back to Vietnam with good salaries and research funding is under discussion.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/vietnam-plans-to-tempt-expat-scientists-back.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaWed, 09 Jul 2008 05:36:16 GMTGenomic medicine in developing countries needs government support and protection of 'genomic sovereignty', says researchers.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/genomic-medicine-sector-needs-government-backing-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaThu, 26 Jun 2008 02:40:28 GMTVietnamese researchers are expanding the use of biogas as a sustainable energy source for the country's small businesses.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/biogas-a-scent-of-success-for-vietnam-small-busine.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaWed, 25 Jun 2008 05:22:48 GMTWomen in developing countries are not regularly screened for cervical cancer, putting them at greater risk from the disease, finds a study.http://www.scidev.net/ms/south-east-asia/lack-of-cervical-cancer-screening-putting-women-at-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_southeastasiaTue, 24 Jun 2008 04:19:12 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/