South Korea continues to battle wildfires spreading in southeastern region
Dry conditions and strong winds hinder firefighting efforts.
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Massive wildfires sweep South Korea, torching area equal to 4,600 soccer fields
Four dead, hundreds evacuated as simultaneous wildfires ravage the country.
Some flights to Bali cancelled as Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupts
Thursday night's large eruption of the volcano in East Nusa Tenggara province followed dozens of smaller ones since March 13, the national geological agency said in a statement.
Monsoon surge in Singapore: Businesses, sports activities, travellers hit by incessant rain
The monsoon surge, which began on March 19 and is expected to last till March 21, has seen warnings of flash floods and resulted in disruptions to many businesses and outdoor…
Storm warnings likely in place until May, say Cambodian authorities
The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) is working with relevant government institutions to strengthen monitoring systems, track wind directions and intensities, and…
One killed, ten injured as storms strike Cambodia’s Siem Reap
The storms struck 10 districts across the province, and damaged more than 300 homes.
Nepal’s wildfires put 500m tonnes of carbon— and tourism—at risk
The country is trapped in a dangerous cycle of wildfires and rising temperatures, warns a new research.
Promising start to Malaysia’s new wage policy
Participants of the Progressive Wage Policy or PWP earn RM200 to RM250 more than current standards, according to the Economy Ministry.
Forest fire in Japan’s Ofunato declared under control
The fire, which broke out on Feb. 26., caused damage to more than 200 houses and other structures, killed a 90-year-old man, and razed about 2,900 hectares of land.
Foreign worker statistics highlight sectoral dependence in Brunei
The sultanate's labour landscape remains heavily reliant on foreign workers, particularly in key industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.