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08 Sep 2008
Waseda University
When environmental issues are talked about, only global warming issues due to man-caused CO2 emission come under close scrutiny, but there are also many other environmental issues.
07 Sep 2008
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia has been chosen as Malaysia’s APEX University. As the chosen Apex university, USM will be accelerated for excellence and nurtured for world class standing amongst the world’s universities.
04 Sep 2008
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
This paper focuses on the adaptation strategies of developing countries and the possible adaptation options available for Southeast Asia.
04 Sep 2008
Waseda University
The word “kanikosen” (crab-fishing and canning boat) has recently been making the headlines in the Japanese media. First published by Takiji Kobayashi in 1929, “Kanikose” is a representative work of proletarian literature.
03 Sep 2008
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Institute of Textiles and Clothing of PolyU will stage the "Washed Out" denim exhibition at the Fashion Space Gallery of London College of Fashion from 8 to 19 September 2008.
03 Sep 2008
Waseda University
The Beijing Olympic Games attracted the world's attention even before it had started. One of the incidents symbolizing this was the protest against the Olympic Torch Relay.
02 Sep 2008
University of the Philippines Diliman
A study of the life of peasants in three farming villages in Central Luzon, Philippines reveals factors behind the persistence of peasantry despite interventions and modernization.
21 Aug 2008
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
The latest newsletter from the EEPSEA is now available for download.
21 Aug 2008
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
SciDev.Net is pleased to announce that Shiow Chin Tan, a Malaysian journalist, is the recipient of the second 'IDRC–SciDev.Net Science Journalism Award'.
21 Aug 2008
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
The gathering of 611 dogs at UPM Expo Hill in Dogathon 2008 hosted by UPM Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s Zoological Club has succeeded in being acknowledged in the Malaysia Book of Records as the “Biggest Dog Gathering in Malaysia” last August 10
21 Aug 2008
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Using recycled oil palm as fuel and solar energy to operate its electrical system, the bus went on display at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in conjunction with the "1st Regional Conference on Sustainable Development: Local Solutions For Global Problems".
19 Aug 2008
Waseda University
In spite of tighter security than ever before in the Olympic Games history, large-scaled civil riots and repeated terrorist bombings have occurred here and there in China. This report describes why so many civil protests and riots occur even when the Olympic Games as a symbol of national solidarity is just around the corner.
19 Aug 2008
Waseda University
Now, on the opposite side of the globe to Japan and quite far away from it, the largest Japanese community in the world is coming into the spotlight. It is a Japanese community of more than 1.5 million in Brazil whose seasons are opposite from those in Japan.
13 Aug 2008
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
UPM Board of Directors Chairman, Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr. Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim was announced as winner of the National Academic Personality Award 2007 for his many contributions in developments of education as well researches in developing the nation’s human capital in science, technology, and humanities.
13 Aug 2008
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) through its Extension, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development Centre (APEEC) was appointed as coordinator of researches to be performed on institution of higher education graduates’ participation in entrepreneur-based careers
10 Aug 2008
Keio University
Japan-Brazil Exchange Year & Keio University 150th Anniversary International Symposium to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Japanese emigration to Brazil and 150th anniversary of Keio University “ Dekasegi (migrant workers) workshop” will also be held
04 Aug 2008
Waseda University
Concurrently with 21 other countries, SoftBank began selling iPhones in Japan on July 11, selling a reported one million units in three days. This paper will review how the iPhone has affected the Japanese cell phone market.
03 Aug 2008
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
The Centre for Islamic Banking, Finance and Management (CIBFM) is established under the aegis of the Universiti Brunei Darussalam with a close association with the Brunei International Financial Centre of Ministry of Finance.
30 Jul 2008
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
The Curriculum Commons Grant of Rs 50 lakh (US $ 125 000) is for improving the quality and standard of grassroots knowledge workers, commonly referred to as telecentre managers.
30 Jul 2008
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
A new book helps make sense of the complexities and controversies surrounding agriculture-related intellectual property rights.
23 Jul 2008
Waseda University
This essay discusses from a viewpoint of "believe in quality rather than quantity" how international students should be accepted by Japanese firms and settled in Japan in a satisfactory manner.
19 Jul 2008
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Enhancing Household and Community Adaptive Capacity in Dealing with Climate Change in South East Asia
18 Jul 2008
The Asian Institute of Technology
NY, USA - In his four-minute address to the 54-member Council on 1 July, President Irandoust presented AIT as a success story in relation to ongoing sustainable development work in Asia.
18 Jul 2008
Waseda University
Why did Hillary lose? Waseda's Prof. Toyonaga reflects on how the long US presidential election process made her initial desire and expectation of Hillary's candidacy turn to disappointment.
16 Jul 2008
Waseda University
Spreading Japan's unique Egyptology to the world - Waseda University was the first Asian team allowed to excavate. With dedication & technology, they confirmed the Great Pyramid's Second Boat, found Tutankhamun and his wife's rings - the first pair of rings in Egyptology, found one of the oldest mummies in perfect condition and more.
13 Jul 2008
Universiti Sains Malaysia
WHILE the G8 continues to make more promises on how to save the world, a Malaysian is putting his money where his mouth is. Tan Sri Mustapha Kamal of the well-known EmKay group took the initiative to launch the Belum Rainforest Research Centre last week.
13 Jul 2008
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Brunei: The Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre was set up by Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) deep in the country's unspoiled jungle as an international focus for research into the threatened rainforests of Borneo.
11 Jul 2008
Asia Research News
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) announced today it is again sponsoring the Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA) to acknowledge Asian and Pacific print journalists who cover development trends and the impact these have on the countries and people of the region.
11 Jul 2008
Waseda University
The Waseda University affiliated Waseda Saga Junior High School and High School is scheduled to open in April of 2010 in Karatsu City. The proximity of Karatsu to China and Korea makes it the perfect place for the development of individuals who will become active in Asia and throughout the world.
09 Jul 2008
Waseda University
The research spans a wide-range, from people who study plays with a literary approach and people who study the history of noh theater and kabuki to people who study how theater should be promoted in cultural policies.
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Michiaki Takahashi (17 February 1928 – 16 December 2013) was a Japanese virologist who developed the first chickenpox vaccine.
Maggie Lim (5 January 1913 – November 1995) was a Singaporean physician who promoted family planning and expanded the access to clinics to improve the quality of life for mothers and children in Singapore’s early days.
The founder of the Adyar Cancer Institute in India, Muthulakshmi Reddy (30 July 1886 – 22 July 1968), fought to uplift women and girls from impoverished situations.
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Sir Mokshagundam Srinivasa Shastry Vishveshwarayya (15 September 1860 – 14 April 1962) is widely regarded as India’s most outstanding engineer. In a career that spanned almost his entire life, Vishveshwarayya played a pivotal role in several engineering projects, including designing the Krishnarajasagara dam that is still the source of irrigation and drinking water for parts of Karnataka today.
Tsuneko (7 June 1933) and Reiji Okazaki (8 October 1930 – 1 August 1975) were a Japanese couple who discovered Okazaki fragments – short sequences of DNA that are synthesized during DNA replication and linked together to form a continuous strand.