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#tech #SEAsia Many of the region’s fastest-growing cities are low-lying coastal or riverine centres. Their vulnerabilities are exacerbated by climate change, which is increasing the intensity of extreme rainfall events https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/will-climate-risk-derail-south-east-asias-us564-billion-data-centre-boom #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate

Malaysia Rewrites Its Book-Banning Rules. And Reminds Us The West Has Them Too Malaysia's Home Ministry moves to reform its book-banning process. A reminder that every country censors — the question is how transparently. The post Malaysia Rewrites Its Book-Banning Rules. And Reminds Us The West Has Them Too appeared first on The New Publishing Standard. https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/04/26/malaysia-book-ban-review-censorship-publishing-freedom/ #Malaysia #Malaysiabookban #Malaysiacensorship #PublishingControversies #SEAsia

From Shelves to Space Policy to Women’s Empowerment: The Expanding Role of Cambodian Libraries Cambodian Librarians Association demonstrates how libraries serve as vital community hubs, hosting events on space policy, sustainability, and women's empowerment—showcasing innovation that rivals Western counterparts. The post From Shelves to Space Policy to Women’s Empowerment: The Expanding Role of Cambodian Libraries appeared first on The New Publishing Standard. https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/03/14/cambodian-libraries-community-hubs-beyond-books/ #Cambodia #Libraries #SEAsia #Cambodiapublishing #CambodianLibrariansAssociation

Vietnam: Tet Book Street Festival 2026 Ho Chi Minh City launches 16th Tet Book Street Festival across three locations, featuring 20+ publishers, AI-integrated books, rare Đồ paper editions, and cultural industry exhibitions. The post Vietnam: Tet Book Street Festival 2026 appeared first on The New Publishing Standard. https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/02/23/hcmc-tet-book-street-2026-multi-site-opening/ #BookFairs #SEAsia #Vietnam #Vietnampublishing