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'Jing-Jin-Ji' turning into a mega economic region

The impressive growth of China's megacities has long been a driver of overall economic growth. Now, the country has embarked on an ambitious new endeavor — integrated development of urban clusters ... read more

Beijing smog a dilemma

It’s the Big Mac of pollution, but certainly not as tasty. The smog is so abundant in Beijing that it’s even present indoors -ÿthe only place where it absolutely shouldn’t be. It’s like a ... read more

China braced for rise in air pollution deaths

Country needs to speed up environmental response to protect its ageing population, multinational study finds ... read more

Rampant pollution in Asia has left more than half the world’s population breathing unsafe air

It’s an undesirable title, but a surprisingly competitive one. On any given day, IQAir’s map of Asia is a sea of yellow and orange, indicating moderate to unhealthy air quality, with only a few spots ... read more

Beijing smog inspectors on frontlines of war on pollution

BEIJING: Tougher law enforcement has reduced the number of environmental offenders in Beijing in recent years, but more companies need to adapt to the emissions standards in China's capital, its ... read more

Southeast Asian countries consider 'green financing' as region chokes on smog

This issue isn't just in this country, but also in Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia, causing heavy smog for weeks during spring ... business leaders and Chinese officials in Guangzhou and Beijing. read more

Chinese breakthroughs in chip tech, air pollution controls headline top science award nominees

The shortlist also highlights several achievements in communications technology. A study of key 5G technologies and engineering applications by researchers from industry giants su ... read more

Dhaka’s air 2nd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka ranked second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning. Dhaka's air quality was in the 'unhealthy' zone, with an air quality index (AQI) score of 193 at 9:00 am, ... read more

China braced for rise in air pollution deaths

Country needs to speed up environmental response to protect its ageing population, multinational study finds In 2005 Beijing was crowned the smog capital of the world. Concerns about air pollution ... read more

Southeast Asian countries consider ways to boost 'green financing' as region chokes on smog

Similar burning in neighboring Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia leaves the region shrouded in heavy smog for weeks at a ... south China’s Guangzhou and in Beijing. Also in Beijing this week ... read more

Dhaka air 2nd worst in world Monday morning

India’s Delhi, China's Beijing and Nepal's Kathmandu occupied the first ... Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves ... read more