ST Education Forum 2025 to tackle Singapore’s role in region and rise of South-east Asia

Home to more than 650 million people, the 10 nations that make up Asean currently have a combined GDP of US$3.6 trillion (S$4.9 trillion). PHOTO: REUTERS SINGAPORE – What does South-east Asia’s meteoric rise mean for the next generation of leaders, …

World Cancer Day: WHO warns of rising burden in South-East Asia

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of a rising cancer burden, particularly in the South-East Asia region, where 2.4 million new cases and 1.5 million deaths were reported in 2022. According to WHO, the region has the highest number of cancers …

South-East Asia cancer deaths to rise 85% by 2050: WHO

Travel Exclusive Asia adds Indonesia to its network

Travel Exclusive Asia (TEA), a Bangkok-based DMC which operates in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, has now stretched its hands into Indonesia in partnership with Peter Nielsen and Ni Made Ayu Triska, both of whom possess over a decade of destination …

AI & Genomics Advances Bring New Hope to Lung Cancer Burden in Asia

SINGAPORE, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Asia is the region most impacted by lung cancer, accounting for 63.1% of newly diagnosed lung cancers and 62.9% of lung cancer deaths worldwide(1). Many countries have applied low-dose CT scans to screen for …

Accelerating Innovation: Key Sectors Fuel South-East Asia Plastics Market Expansion

The packaging, automotive, construction, and consumer goods sectors are driving the growth of the South-East Asia plastics market VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The South-East Asia Plastics market is expected to …

World Cancer Day 2025: Addressing the growing cancer challenge in South-East Asia

New Delhi: Each year, February 4th marks World Cancer Day, a global occasion dedicated to raising awareness and promoting collective action in the fight against cancer. This year is particularly significant, as it marks 25 years since the signing of the …

World News | WHO Launches South-East Asia Regional Strategy for Comprehensive Cancer Prevention 2024-2030

New Delhi [India], January 3 (ANI): On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted its continued efforts to address the growing cancer burden in the South-East Asia region. The organization has worked with Member …

85% increase in cancer cases by 2050 in SE Asia: WHO

New Delhi: South-East Asia region is expected to witness an 85 per cent increase in the number of new cancer cases and deaths, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday, ahead of World Cancer Day. Each year February 4 is commemorated as World …

 24 mins  85 pc increase in cancer cases, deaths expected by 2050 in S. E Asia: WHO

New Delhi, Feb 3 : South-East Asia region is expected to witness an 85 per cent increase in the number of new Cancer cases and deaths, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, ahead of World Cancer Day. Each year 4 February is commemorated as …