natural disaster

World Bank Loans Philippines $600 Million To Support Economy

The World Bank said the loan also aims to protect people in the Philippines from falling into poverty following natural…

1 year ago

Southern China’s Economy Faces New Threat From Flooding

However, the heavy rains are likely to reduce China’s coal demand by boosting hydroelectric power generation to a record high

2 years ago

Japanese Companies Rush to Gauge Effects of Earthquake

The magnitude 7.4 quake revived memories of the March 11, 2011 quake and tsunami off Fukushima - commemorated across the…

2 years ago

Natural Disasters Hit Insurer Suncorp Profits – The Age

Australian insurer said natural hazard claims costs for the six months to December had hit A$695 million, A$205 million more…

2 years ago

Malaysia Estimates Damage from Deadly Floods at $1.46bn

Dozens of people died while more than 120,000 were displaced after heavy rain caused severe flooding in several states in…

2 years ago