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Insurer: Disaster losses fell in 2025 but picture still ‘alarming’
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» FRANKFURT - Natural disaster losses worldwide dropped sharply to $224 billion in 2025, the reinsurer Munich Re said on Tuesday, but warned of a still “alarming” picture of extreme weather events likely driven by climate change.
China braces for travel rush as millions head home at end of 'golden week' holiday
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/10/2025
» The Chinese transport authorities are preparing for a major travel rush as millions take to the roads and railways at the end of the national "golden week" holiday.
Oil prices rise on US storm, fears of Israel-Iran conflict
Reuters, Published on 10/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - Oil prices rose on Thursday underpinned by a spike in fuel demand as a major storm barreled into Florida and concerns about potential supply disruptions in the Middle East amid heightened tensions between Israel and major oil producer Iran.
Manufacturers' confidence dips to 87.7 points in August
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 87.7 points in August amid a stagnant economy, a strengthening baht and the impact of severe flooding in the North, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Typhoon-hit factories in Vietnam may need weeks to recover
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2024
» HANOI - Typhoon Yagi has severely damaged a large number of factories and flooded warehouses in the export-oriented industrial hub of northern Vietnam, forcing plants to shut, with some expected to take weeks to resume full operations, executives said.
Climate challenge
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 03/05/2021
» While Southeast Asian countries have been busy developing national and regional policies to mitigate the effects of climate change, its impact is becoming more evident.
Bangkok Airways cancels Koh Samui flights this Friday
Online Reporters, Published on 03/01/2019
» Bangkok Airways has cancelled all flights to and from Samui airport on Friday, citing passengers' safety, as tropical storm Pabuk moves towards the southern region.
US unemployment falls to 48-year low in September
AFP, Published on 05/10/2018
» WASHINGTON: The US jobless rate tumbled in September to its lowest level since December 1969, even as job creation slowed, likely due in part to Hurricane Florence, the government reported Friday.