The Asia and Pacific region needs to improve its methods of food production or face significant food security problems within the next generation according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, (FAO).

After the Fukushima Daiichi Accident in 2011, the IAEA initiated a series of meetings on different aspects of preparing and dealing with nuclear incidents and emergencies.

Significant progress has been made in rebuilding the lives of Filipinos following the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan.

The typhoon hit the Philippines in November, killing over 6,000 people and destroying the livelihoods of millions of others.

Countries in Asia represent the leading production hub of information and communication technology products (ICT), accounting for two thirds of world exports.

That’s according to the latest data released by the UN trade agency UNCTAD.