Natural disasters
Disaster resilience investment has touched US$100 billion in Asia
Many private equity, venture capital and family offices expect returns of more than 30% on investments, the report finds
Earthquake hits China’s Guangxi; thousands evacuate as buildings collapse
There were two confirmed deaths with one still missing
Grab boosts GrabForGood Fund with US$3.2 million for giving-back programmes in S-E Asia
In 2026, the company will continue supporting education, community care and disaster relief
Tsunami hits northern Japan after powerful earthquake
Bullet train services in Aomori were halted due to the tremors
Iran conflict, disaster risks could drive inflation pressures in Singapore, Asia: Swiss Re global CEO
Driven by recent uncertainties, Swiss Re has established a task force to monitor geopolitical hotspots
Fortifying the role of finance after Indonesia’s floods
When well governed, it can absorb shocks, speed reconstruction and strengthen resilience
More than 150 countries agree that focus on GDP harms nature
Nature is in decline worldwide, and levels of natural capital have fallen by nearly 40%
Flood losses set to soar 1,000% in South-east Asia: insurance firm study
Scientists and analysts warn that deforestation, weak flood defences and lack of funding for disaster resilience heighten damages
Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslide kills 10 in West Java
The landslide early on Saturday was triggered by heavy rains starting the day before
Only 12.3% of natural disaster losses in Asia-Pacific for 2025 were insured: Munich Re
This makes it one of the least insured regions against natural disasters
