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ASEAN Business

Vietnam estimates property damage from Typhoon Bualoi at 8 trillion dong

Vehicles manoeuvre past a damaged part of a road in Bogo City on Oct 1, 2025, after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake jolted central Philippines, killing dozens on the island of Cebu with fears the toll could rise.
ASEAN Business

Philippines quake kills dozens as injured overwhelm hospitals

At least 10 deaths and widespread flooding in the Philippines, intensified by Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi, in Dela Paz on Sep 26.
ASEAN Business

Airports shut, thousands flee as storm slams Vietnam

The Singapore yield curve is the steepest since the 50-year sovereign green bond was first launched in 2022.
ESG Insights
ESG Insights

Issue 165: All eyes on Singapore’s green bond auction; a call for insurance consistency

People looking at the damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi to a church in Batuan town, Masbate, Philippines, Sep 26, 2025.
International

400,000 evacuated, three dead as fresh storm batters Philippines

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority said airlines would gradually resume flights starting from 6 am (1000 GMT) on Thursday, with all three runways operating simultaneously.
International

Hong Kong and southern Guangdong reopen after world’s most powerful cyclone Ragasa

A near empty street in Central district ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa in Hong Kong on Tuesday, Sep. 23.
International

Hong Kong shuts down ahead of world’s biggest typhoon this year

Hong Kong rushed to prepare for the arrival of Super Typhoon Ragasa, with officials warning of a "serious threat" comparable to some of the most destructive storms in the city's recent history.
Capital Markets & Currencies

How typhoons can delay big IPOs like Zijin Gold’s US$3.2 billion deal in Hong Kong

Hong Kong‘s Airport will be closed from 8 pm (1200 GMT) on Sep 23 to 8 am on Sep 25, Qantas said in a statement, adding that it would contact customers who are affected.
Transport & Logistics

Hong Kong airport to shut for 36 hours due to Typhoon Ragasa

Maximum sustained winds were 205 kmh at the storm’s centre as of 11 pm Sunday (1500 GMT), with gusts reaching up to 250 kmh.
International

Super Typhoon ploughs towards Philippines, Taiwan

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