Domestic Problem, Global Effects BY JIAJENE LEE Introduction Forest fires in Indonesia have haunted the nation for over two decades, causing massive destruction in their wake. NASA’s Global Fire Emissions Database (GFED) estimated that the fires have released the equivalent of 1.75 billion metric tons of CO2 into the atmosphere…

A look into tourism in ASEAN, and how we can optimize this sector for growth BY EUGENE CHONG Overview Tourism accounts for roughly 4.6% of ASEAN GDP and 10.9% when taking into account all indirect contributions. It provides jobs for 9.3 million people, 3.2% of total employment, and indirectly supports…