Thousands rescued as Vamco hit on the heels of Typhoon Goni, one of the strongest storms in the world this year …
Why Biden needs to pursue ‘strategic empathy’ with the Philippines
“I remain convinced that a successful China can make our country more prosperous, not less,” wrote Joe Biden, then US vice-president, in an op-ed almost a decade ago. “As trade and investment bind us …
39 dead after typhoon leaves high water, mud in Philippines
Thick mud and debris coated many villages around the Philippine capital after a typhoon caused extensive flooding that sent people fleeing to their roofs and killed at least 39 people …
Death toll in typhoon-hit Philippines rises to 14
The death toll in the typhoon-battered Philippines has risen to 14, an official said Friday, after some of the worst flooding in years swamped villages and forced thousands to flee their homes.
Death toll in Northern Philippines from Typhoon Vamco continues to rise
The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Vamco has increased to 26, police said on Friday, after the storm brought powerful winds and torrential rains to the capital Manila and nearby provinces, …
What makes Philippines a good market for Singapore companies to venture into?
Over the years, there has been growing interest from Singapore companies to expand into the Philippines. In 2018, Singapore was the 2nd largest foreign investor and top ASEAN investor in the …
Vamco tracking toward Vietnam after unleashing devastating flooding in Philippines
Over 12 deaths in the Philippines have been blamed on Vamco, which swept across the region as a typhoon on Wednesday and Wednesday night. As the Philippines work to recover from the devastating …
Typhoon Ulysses shuts Philippine financial markets
Trading in both the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) have been suspended on Thursday, November 12, due to the inclement weather conditions brought …
Typhoon Shuts Philippine Markets as Flood Hits Capital
The Philippines shut financial markets and government offices as Typhoon Vamco barreled into the main Luzon island, killing at least one person and flooding parts of the capital region and nearby …
Major floods in Manila as typhoon batters Philippines
The third typhoon to hit the storm-battered Philippines in as many weeks caused major flooding in Manila on Thursday, trapping people on rooftops and claiming at least one life in another part of the …