Philippines
Philippines sets out policy framework for first nuclear power plant
The initiative marks a significant step in reviving the Philippines’ long-dormant nuclear ambitions. Following the 1973 oil crisis, the country constructed the 621 MWe Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in 1984 at a cost of $460mn – around $1.4bn today.
Super typhoon Ragasa wreaks havoc across Asia
At least 14 have died in Taiwan after a barrier lake, swollen by heavy rains, burst its banks. The flood released more than 60mn tonnes of water into Guangfu township, destroying a bridge, submerging homes, and leaving 124 people missing.
Outcry in the Philippines over flood-control corruption as Super Typhoon Ragasa sweeps through
The series of protests showed one of the largest alliances against graft in recent times. From bishops and senators to farmers, urban poor residents and hobby cyclists, participants expressed impatience with scandals draining public resources.
Argentina’s meltdown, Asia’s dilemma
Argentina has been here before - the country having endured multiple financial meltdowns over the last half-century - each one leaving scars on its once vibrant society and economy.
Philippines evacuates thousands ahead of approaching super typhoon
The Philippine weather service has issued alerts about life-threatening storm surges, with waves potentially exceeding three metres.
Flood corruption scandal shakes the Philippines
The Philippines is grappling with a widespread controversy surrounding its flood control programme, with allegations of billions of pesos being siphoned off from projects meant to protect vulnerable communities.
Extreme poverty falling steadily – OWID
To track progress towards ending extreme poverty, the United Nations relies on World Bank estimates of the number of people living below a poverty threshold called the “International Poverty Line” (IPL), Our World in Data (OWID) reports.