Global Stories
UN Seeks to Build Transport and Trade Resilience in wake of COVID-19
A new joint UN project is seeking to help governments and businesses keep transport networks and borders operational and facilitate the flow of goods...
Ingersoll-Rand Supports India in its Fight Against Coronavirus
Ingersoll-Rand has through its group companies in India extended its support to the government of India in its ongoing fight against COVID-19 by supporting...
#21DaysAllyChallenge to build a global community of LGBT+ allies, starting June 1st
Corporates, academia and individuals from across the world have signed up to further advocate for the inclusion of the LGBT+ community in #21DaysAllyChallenge.
The campaign...
Asia-Pacific Countries Endorse UN resolution for Concerted Regional Action Against COVID-19
Governments of Asia and the Pacific meeting today at their annual regional assembly agreed to pursue coordinated and decisive actions, as well as reinforce...
6 Good Habits for Post-lockdown Life
The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in its scale of impact on people and the restrictions it has put on everyday life. The way we...
Green shipping will revolutionise shipping industry in Asia
Moving towards more environmentally friendly ― or green shipping ― is necessary. However, it is a formidable challenge, especially in our continent Asia, which...
Report: COVID-19 pandemic may give Asia-Pacific’s oceans a chance to recover
The well-being of oceans in the Asia-Pacific region are edging closer to a tipping point due to the unprecedented pace of marine pollution, overfishing...
COVID-19 Response: IRENA and ESCAP work together in Asia-Pacific
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will work together to...
COVID-19 initiative: Admitad launches $300,000 social fund to support employees
COVID-19 has resulted in massive job cuts across the world, causing deep mental stress among people. As an organization that understands and promotes mental...
COVID-19 Response: Vertex Global Services donates $40,000; senior staffers forgo salaries for 6 months
Vertex Global Services announced today $40,000 in donations to support domestic and global response to COVID-19 and to aid public health relief effort.
“Given the...
New UN initiative to reduce plastic pollution from ASEAN cities
Fast growing cities in South East Asia are responsible for as much as 60% of plastic waste leakage into the environment. 75% of land-based...
COVID-19 News – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles India pledges 2 crores; employees contribute
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) India has pledged financial aid of nearly INR 2 crore towards supply of medical kits, personal protective equipment (PPE), dry...