Natural disasters
Death toll in South-east Asia floods tops 300
Climate change has affected storm patterns, including the duration and intensity of the season, leading to heavier rainfall, flash flooding and stronger wind gusts
Deadly storms, US$3 billion in losses test Vietnam’s climate defences
Storm damage alone has caused an estimated 85 trillion dong of economic losses this year so far
Sri Trang Gloves’ production facilities in flood-hit areas in Thailand temporarily suspended
The dual-listed group says it is working to ensure that operations continue with minimal business impact
Asean’s humanitarian reset
How growing regional leadership is helping S-E Asia manage disasters
Vietnam estimates property damage from Typhoon Bualoi at 8 trillion dong
[HANOI] Vietnam’s government said Typhoon Bualoi caused an estimated 8 trillion dong (S$391 million) of property damage this week, saying in a preliminary assessment on Wednesday (Oct 1) that nearly 1...
Philippines quake kills dozens as injured overwhelm hospitals
THE death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose above 50 on Wednesday, with injured patients overwhelming hospitals on the island of Cebu.
Airports shut, thousands flee as storm slams Vietnam
[HANOI] The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam on Sunday (Sep 28) suspended operations at four coastal airports, including in Danang, and the authorities ordered mass evacuations as Tropical Storm Bu...
Issue 165: All eyes on Singapore’s green bond auction; a call for insurance consistency
This week in ESG: Singapore reopens S$1 billion of 50-year green bonds; insurance companies’ split personality on climate risk
400,000 evacuated, three dead as fresh storm batters Philippines
The Philippines evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and confirmed at least three deaths Friday as a severe tropical storm battered the country, still feeling the effects of Super Typhoon Ragasa.
Hong Kong and southern Guangdong reopen after world’s most powerful cyclone Ragasa
[ZHUHAI / HONG KONG] Hong Kong and several coastal cities in China’s southern Guangdong province reopened businesses, transportation services and schools on Thursday (Sep 25) after the world’s most po...
