A community of Guna indigenous people living on the tiny, overcrowded, and flood-prone island of Gardi Sugdub of Panama received the keys of their homes on the mainland from the government on May 29, 2024, marking a transition from their endangered island to the mainland.
City planners in the United States are poised to draw inspiration for future urban developments from Babcock Ranch, an ingenious "hurricane-resistant town" that effectively withstood Hurricane Ian in September last year.
Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.