Bangladesh ban on plastic bags a boon for eco-friendly sacks
Businesses said, however, most of the jute goods makers were focused on making fabrics suitable for the export market and were unprepared to meet the sudden spike in demand for…
Why are Pakistan’s weather forecasts so cloudy?
One might assume that weather unpredictability is due to technology limits or climate change but the real issue lies within the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
South Korea contributes $1 million to Vietnam’s post-typhoon recovery efforts
Typhoon Yagi, the most destructive storm to hit Vietnam in three decades, has affected 3.6 million people.
Shear line, easterlies to continue to bring rains over northern part of Philippines
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the country would experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, according to the state weather…
Free collection of bulky e-waste from doorstep for all households in Singapore from 2025
Waste management firm Alba Group, which was appointed in 2021 to run the national e-waste programme, currently charges a nominal fee of $40 to remove these kinds of e-waste.
Celebrating Dashain under tarps: Ongoing struggle of Daduwa landslide survivors
Amid hardship, locals hope for better days and perhaps a brighter Tihar in new shelters.
Karachi sizzles at 40°C, suburbs receive light rain
The Met Office said the city’s weather is likely to remain hot/very hot and dry over the next four to five days due to a high-pressure area that has developed in lower…
The calm after Typhoon Yagi slammed Vietnam hurt at least as much as the storm
As children and families in provinces hit by the typhoon pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, more international support is needed to ensure they can fully recover from…
Floods impact Thai tourism, but recovery plans emerge
Flooding in the North and Northeast has had a severe impact on the tourism industry, but the slumping confidence index is expected to rise during the last three months of this…
World Bank announces $150 million aid for Nepal disaster relief
Separately, the United Nations sets up a $17.5 million fund to support the government’s efforts.