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David O. Reynolds

David O. Reynolds

Postdoctoral Fellow, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
Dr Reynolds is a sociologist interested in waste, plastics and food, and in how these are shaped by care and processes of politicisation, particularly in relation to sustainability. His PhD thesis in Human Geography (Monash University, Melbourne) investigated the experiences, practices and perspectives of people who avoid using plastic materials in their households in Australia. His MA in Sociology (Otago University, Aotearoa/New Zealand) investigated expert perceptions of food insecurity in Aotearoa/New Zealand and examined food insecurity in this food-rich country in relation to neoliberalism. He has published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters about contemporary food and waste issues.

His current research at ARI (National University of Singapore) investigates the household consumption and disposal of plastic materials, and the social, historical and digital practices that shape women’s household management of plastic waste in Asia and Australia.

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Economy

Asian Stocks Rise as Automakers Rally on Tariff Relief, China Lags

Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Tuesday, boosted by gains in automakers after the U.S. announced measures to soften auto tariffs. However, mainland Chinese stocks edged lower amid a lack of new stimulus from...

South Korea’s Exports Expected to Drop in April Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures

South Koreas exports likely declined in April for the first time in three months, hit by escalating U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump, according to a Reuters survey. Economists polled between April 23-28 forecast a...

Crude Oil Prices Dip as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Weigh on Demand Outlook

Crude oil prices slipped in early Asian trading Tuesday, pressured by weaker demand expectations amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and Chinathe worlds largest oil consumers. Brent crude futures...

Dollar Struggles Amid Trade War Confusion and Weakening U.S. Outlook

The dollar struggled to recover on Tuesday after sharp losses, as confusion over the Sino-U.S. trade war continued to unsettle markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the onus was on China to de-escalate tariffs,...

U.S. Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Focus on Trade Hopes, Earnings Reports

U.S. stocks posted modest moves on Monday as investors digested trade updates and awaited key earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 114 points, or 0.28%, while the SP 500 inched up 3 points, or 0.06%. The...

Politics

Putin Declares Three-Day Ceasefire Amid Ukraine War Tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire from May 8 to 10 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Unions World War II victory. The Kremlin said the pause, coinciding with Victory Day celebrations...

Zelenskiy Praises Ukraine's Intelligence Amid Russian Officer Deaths

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday commended Ukraines foreign intelligence agency for eliminating top Russian military officials since the war began, without directly addressing the recent car bomb killing...

Pakistan Warns of Imminent Indian Attack Amid Kashmir Tensions

Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned Monday that a military incursion by India could happen soon following a deadly militant attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. The attack has sparked outrage in...

Mark Carney's Liberals Win Canadian Election but Fall Short of Majority

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carneys Liberal Party won the national election on Monday but is projected to fall short of a majority, according to CTV News. Liberals secured 156 seats, while 172 are needed for a majority in...

Iran Proposes Rome Talks with Europe Amid Renewed U.S. Nuclear Negotiations

Iran has proposed a meeting with Britain, France, and Germany (E3) in Rome this Friday to advance discussions on the 2015 nuclear deal, diplomats said Monday. The proposal follows renewed nuclear negotiations between...

Science

Kennedy Sets September Deadline to Uncover Autism Causes Amid Controversy

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a bold plan to identify the cause of autism by September 2025. Speaking at a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, Kennedy declared a global...

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Gets US Approval for Bladder Cancer Treatment

AstraZenecas drug Imfinzi (NASDAQ: AZN) has received U.S. approval to treat adult patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, a significant advancement in cancer therapy. The approval allows Imfinzi to be used in...

Sanofi’s New Hemophilia Drug Qfitlia Gains FDA Approval with Breakthrough Bimonthly Dosing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qfitlia, a groundbreaking hemophilia treatment by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY). Designed for patients aged 12 and older with hemophilia A or B,...

FDA Vaccine Chief Peter Marks Resigns Amid Controversy Over Transparency

Peter Marks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) top vaccine official, has resigned after reportedly being forced out by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to The Wall Street Journal....

Museums have tons of data, and AI could make it more accessible − but standardizing and organizing it across fields won’t be easy

Ice cores in freezers, dinosaurs on display, fish in jars, birds in boxes, human remains and ancient artifacts from long gone civilizations that few people ever see museum collections are filled with all this and more....

Technology

Alibaba Launches Qwen 3 AI Model Amid Intensifying China Tech Competition

Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) unveiled Qwen 3 on Tuesday, a next-generation AI model featuring hybrid reasoning capabilities aimed at boosting performance and adaptability. The move underscores Alibabas...

Amazon Enters Satellite Internet Race with First Kuiper Deployment

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has officially entered the satellite broadband market with the successful launch of 27 operational satellites for Project Kuiper, its high-speed internet initiative aimed at rivaling SpaceXs Starlink....

Chinese AI App DeepSeek Resumes Downloads in South Korea After Privacy Update

Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek has resumed availability in South Koreas app stores after a two-month suspension due to data protection concerns. Downloads were halted in February when South Koreas Personal...

Nvidia Shares Dip as Huawei Tests Rival AI Chip

Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) slipped in after-hours trading on Sunday, following reports that Chinas Huawei is testing a powerful artificial intelligence chip aimed at challenging Nvidias dominance. NVDA shares fell...

Huawei Challenges Nvidia with New Ascend 910D AI Chip Amid U.S. Export Curbs

Huawei Technologies is preparing to launch its most advanced artificial intelligence processor yet, the Ascend 910D, aiming to compete with Nvidias high-end chips, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Sample batches...
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