Typhoon Kajiki: Vietnam Orders Mass Evacuations
HANOI/BEIJING — Vietnam has ordered the evacuation of more than 586,000 people from its central provinces as Typhoon Kajiki barrels toward the coast with destructive winds and torrential rains. The storm, which drenched southern China’s Hainan island earlier this weekend, … Continue reading Typhoon Kajiki: Vietnam Orders Mass Evacuations
China: Major order for Airbus apparently imminent
BEIJING/HAMBURG – Chinese airlines are preparing to place a massive order for Airbus jets, with negotiations reportedly covering as many as 500 aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential deal, which would rank among the largest in Airbus … Continue reading China: Major order for Airbus apparently imminent
Thailand Post Suspends US-Bound Shipments
BANGKOK – Thailand Post has officially temporarily suspended all international parcel services to the United States, following a sudden shift in U.S. trade policy striking low-value shipment exemptions. The announcement, signed by Acting President Thapanee Amarinrat on August 21, confirmed … Continue reading Thailand Post Suspends US-Bound Shipments
5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Off Myanmar Coast
YANGON/BANGKOK – On the morning of Thursday, August 21, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Myanmar. The Earthquake Observation Division of Thailand’s Meteorological Department logged the quake at 9:58 a.m. local time, pinpointing its epicenter at 16.145° N, … Continue reading 5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Off Myanmar Coast
Singapore Arms Itself Against Rising Seas
SINGAPORE – By the end of this century, sea levels off Singapore could rise by up to 1.15 meters, and by two meters by 2150. When combined with storm surges and high tides, water levels could reach five meters – an existential … Continue reading Singapore Arms Itself Against Rising Seas