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A Guide to Typhoons, Monsoons, and Hurricanes: What You Need to Know

Understand how typhoons, monsoons, hurricanes, and tropical depressions differ from each other and what impacts they bring. Stay prepared and read on!
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Hong Kong Pushes for Financial Markets to Remain Open During Typhoons

Hong Kong’s government aims to end market closures during typhoons, aiming to enhance the city's financial appeal by seeking a workable plan from a task force.
What Are Monkey Cheeks and Can They Solve Flooding in Bangkok

What Are ‘Monkey Cheeks’ and Can They Solve Flooding in Bangkok?

Bangkok is at risk of more flooding and one solution that the government has thought of is to build more retention basins or “monkey cheeks” as they call it in Thailand.
Typhoon Essentials What Should You Put Inside Your Emergency Bag

Typhoon Essentials: What Should You Put Inside Your Emergency Bag?

The Philippines is subjected to an average of 20 typhoons annually. To make sure you’re ready to evacuate any time, it’s best to have an emergency bag.