Sustainability·Aug 22, 2026
Singapore Releases Millions of Lab-Bred Mosquitoes to Fight Dengue
City-state deploys Wolbachia-infected male insects in public housing estates as part of disease-control strategy
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
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Asia·Aug 5, 2026
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Corruption Concerns
Three leadership changes in under two months raise questions about governance as agency prepares to deliver meals to 90 million children
By Siti Nuraini · 2 min ·
Asia·Jul 31, 2026
Indonesian Free Meal Program Faces Safety Crisis as Hundreds Report Food Poisoning
Despite sweeping reforms shuttering 900 kitchens, expired milk and contaminated meals sent dozens of students to hospitals, intensifying scrutiny of the government's nutrition initiative
By Siti Nuraini · 3 min ·
Lifestyle·Jul 29, 2026
Indonesia's Hidden Health Crisis: How Fortified Nutrition Could Break the Anemia Cycle
With nearly a quarter of Indonesian children under five affected by iron deficiency anemia, food manufacturers are turning to clinical research to address a threat that undermines learning and economic potential.
By Siti Nuraini · 4 min ·
Asia·Jul 25, 2026
Indonesia's Tobacco Industry Faces Sweeping New Regulations After Two-Year Delay
New controls on packaging, nicotine levels, and additives take effect despite industry protests over last-minute clarity from Jakarta
By Siti Nuraini · 3 min ·