Noticias sobre Asia Pacific
ACWA Power eyes $10 billion investment in clean energy and water in Malaysia
ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company and a global leader in energy transition and green hydrogen, has announced a series of major agreements with key Malaysian entities during the ASEAN-GCC Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
Tracking every drop: new model uncovers irrigation impact on dryland lake ecosystems
A recent study has introduced a novel data-driven model that distinguishes between human-induced and natural water consumption in croplands, providing valuable insights into the sustainability of arid lake ecosystems.
When the sea moves inland: A global climate wake-up call from Bangladesh’s Delta
As sea levels climb and weather grows more extreme, coastal regions everywhere are facing a creeping threat: salt.
China launches landmark plan to restore and protect rivers and lakes by 2027
China has unveiled a comprehensive action plan to protect and restore rivers and lakes from 2025 to 2027, aiming to improve the quality of aquatic ecosystems and set the foundation for achieving “beautiful rivers and lakes” nationwide by 2035.
Tasmania advances AUD 76M Ti Tree Bend sewage project to restore Tamar Estuary health
Tasmania is marking a major milestone in one of its most significant infrastructure upgrades with the ongoing construction of a 10-megalitre sewage storage tank and pump station…
Osmoflo and CERAFILTEC strengthen partnership to expand use of ceramic membrane technology
Osmoflo and CERAFILTEC have expanded their partnership to support broader deployment of ceramic membrane technology in water treatment systems.
Scientists develops catalytic membrane that boosts efficiency of cleaning wastewater using oxygen
A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a novel catalytic membrane that can substantially boost the efficiency of cleaning wastewater using a modified advanced oxidation process (AOP).
Uzbekistan to modernize its irrigation infrastructure with World Bank support
The World Bank has approved a $200 million concessional credit to support Uzbekistan in modernizing its irrigation and drainage infrastructure and improving the quality of irrigation service delivery.
Aboitiz InfraCapital secures original proponent status for 86 MLD Iloilo Bulk Water Supply PPP
Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastructure unit of the Aboitiz Group, has been granted Original Proponent Status (OPS) for its proposal to develop the Iloilo Bulk Water Supply Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project.
SUEZ and partners launch €508 million desalination project in Hsinchu, Taiwan
SUEZ, in collaboration with CTCI Group and Hung Hua, held a high-level groundbreaking ceremony to begin the construction of Taiwan's first large-scale municipal reverse osmosis desalination plant in Hsinchu.
Launch of Alliance for Action to guide Singapore property owners to enhance flood resilience
PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, launched an Alliance for Action (AfA) to co-create a Flood-Resilient Developments (FRD) guidebook that owners can use to enhance the resilience of their premises to inland and coastal flooding.
WMO strengthens hydrological partnerships with Republic of Korea
WMO has signed a new partnership agreement with the Republic of Korea to strengthen international cooperation in operational hydrology, flood forecasting and water resource management.
World Bank supports Bangladesh in flood risk reduction and recovery with $270 million financing
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $270 million financing to bolster Bangladesh's flood recovery efforts and enhance its resilience to future disasters, including support for constructing and rehabilitating critical infrastructure, strengthening agricultural system and improving livelihoods in areas devastated by the August 2024 floods.
Depletion in soil moisture drives land water to flow into oceans, contributing to sea level rise
The increasing frequency of once-in-a-decade agricultural and ecological drought has underscored the urgency of studying hydrological changes.
Gradiant expands global footprint with new data center water projects in U.S. and Indo-Pacific
Gradiant has secured two major contracts from top technology firms to design and implement sustainable water solutions at new data centers located in the United States and the Indo-Pacific region.
Melting glaciers, rising risks: Italy supports Pakistan’s water security
As climate change accelerates the melting of glaciers in northern Pakistan, Italy has stepped in with cutting-edge scientific research and international cooperation to help preserve the region’s vital “water towers”.
Engineers pioneer nanobubble technology for cleaner recycled water
Graduate engineers at Greater Western Water (GWW) have taken the lead in pioneering nanobubble technology to enhance recycled water treatment, marking an Australian first in utility-led implementation of the approach.
Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and China’s ISDMU partner on desalination innovation
The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Seawater Desalination and Multipurpose Utilization (ISDMU), a division of the People's Republic of China's Ministry of Natural Resources, to promote technological advancements in desalination.
Why is the India-Pakistan water conflict escalating?
India's suspension of the Indus Treaty following a deadly attack in Kashmir has put the rivers that cross the border with Pakistan at the centre of a crisis that threatens to spiral out of control.
LG Chem to sell water filter business to Glenwood PE for $692 million
LG Chem has reached an agreement to sell its water filter business to Glenwood Private Equity (PE) for approximately 1 trillion won ($692 million), reports The Korea Economic Daily.