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El Niño, War Raise Asia’s Food Security Risks, Verisk Maplecroft Says
Sep 17 2026 // Severe weather disruptions will amplify food security risks in Asia, potentially triggering civil unrest and political instability in vulnerable countries such as India, Indonesia and the Philippines, according to...
Typhoon Season Forecast to Be Among Most Intense Ever for Asia
Aug 11 2026 // The current typhoon season in the Northwest Pacific Ocean is shaping up to be one of the most intense on record as the El Niño system strengthens, according to the latest projection by commercial forecaster Tropical Storm...
Allianz to Buy UOB Asset Management Unit as CEO Targets Asia
Aug 5 2026 // Allianz SE agreed to buy the asset management unit of Singapore’s United Overseas Bank Ltd., marking the German insurer’s second major deal in recent days as Chief Executive Officer Oliver Baete pursues growth...
Asia Reports Sharp Rise in Cybercrimes and Scams, Interpol Says
Jun 17 2026 // Illegal cyber activities accounted for around a third of all crimes recorded in some Asian countries, with scams the most widespread and financially damaging, according to a new Interpol report. The global policing...
Update: Disaster Resilience Investment Has Hit $100 Billion in Asia
May 18 2026 // Governments, investors and banks have poured about $100 billion into efforts to handle the effects of climate change in Asia in the past five years, with water and infrastructure projects attracting the majority of the...
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