News stories by Jing Huang

  1. Bhutan’s WTO Path: Learning from the Global South

    - Inter Press Service

    THIMPU, Bhutan, June 2 (IPS) - Bhutan’s decision to restart its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) comes at an important junction. Since graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2023, the country is entering a new phase of development, which requires stronger competitiveness, deeper global engagement and greater economic resilience.

  2. From Storm to Strength: Odisha’s “Zero Casualty” Model for Community-Centered Disaster Resilience

    - Inter Press Service

    BANGKOK Thailand, October 6 (IPS) - South Asia is home to nearly two billion people and ranks among the most disaster-prone subregions in Asia and the Pacific. Every year, millions face exposure to floods, cyclones and other extreme events. The Bay of Bengal alone accounts for nearly 80 per cent of global cyclone-related deaths, with storms striking Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka with growing frequency.

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