Natural disasters
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
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Japan’s Chugoku region
[TOKYO] An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, followed by a series of sizeable aftershocks.
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...
