The countries of the Mekong Basin need to stop blaming each other for water woes and get on with creating a sustainable and coordinated plan for the region, Asit K Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada write.

As countries around the world seek innovative solutions to urban challenges, Cecilia Tortajada and Cheryl Wong take a look at Singapore’s efforts to build a sustainable city through public engagement.

Sharon Bessell reflects on the death of Dr Babatunde Osotimehin, and writes that we should all strive to live up to his example.

Indonesia’s plans to transform Papuan forests into industrial estates could yield food and biofuels, but they need to be adapted to local customs, knowledge and environment if they are not to further undermine justice and sustainability, Julian Caldecott and Mochamad Indrawan write.

Growing strategic rivalry between Beijing and Washington leaves China’s oil supply vulnerable. A joint pipeline with Myanmar could keep the lights on when it comes to China’s energy needs and economy, Mamdouh G Salameh writes.

From the climate obstructivism to tensions with North Korea, Trump’s presidency is shaping up to be bad news for peace and development in Asia, Gamini Herath writes.