Typhoon

Filipino typhoon survivors sue Shell over climate change

Typhoon Rai struck in December 2021, killing over 400 people and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless

Typhoon Bualoi severely damaged roads, schools, and offices, and caused power grid failures that left tens of thousands of families without electricity in Vietnam.

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...

Tropical Storm Bualoi has led to 13 deaths and widespread flooding in the Philippines.

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...

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

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

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...

Bankers and traders who are needed in the office were greeted with largely empty streets early Wednesday.

Hong Kong bankers pack luxury hotels near offices for typhoon trading

Ragasa has pushed some conferences and forums scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday online, including a gathering on fixed income and currencies

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

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

Southern Chinese cities order evacuations, shelters activated

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.

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

[HONG KONG] One could be forgiven to question how a storm could delay one of the world’s biggest deals in a sophisticated financial centre like 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.

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

HONG Kong International Airport will suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours from Tuesday (Sep 23) evening, Qantas Airways said, as the Asian financial hub prepares for one of its strongest super t...