Natural disasters
Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines
23 strong aftershocks have been recorded, with the strongest measuring magnitude 6.7
Issue 197: Singapore launches SME sustainability initiatives; natural disaster protection gap grows
This week in ESG: Climate transition council announces Green 100 movement; uninsured natural catastrophe losses rose to US$424 billion in 2025, Swiss Re finds
Natural-disaster insurance gap now exceeds US$420 billion globally: Swiss Re report
At the current pace, insured losses have the potential to hit US$186 billion by 2030
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%
