Most Australian execs say climate change will damage companies: survey
SYDNEY – More than 80% of Australian business executives believe climate change will damage their companies, a paper published has shown, the highest percentage recorded out of business leaders in…
Deadly land dispute in Vietnam sparks crackdown on ‘critical’ social media
BANGKOK – A deadly land dispute in Vietnam has led to a crackdown on social media posts, a sign of growing heavy-handedness by authorities as rising demand for land spurs…
Australia seen waiting till March for sustained rains to douse bushfires
SYDNEY – Australia will have to wait until March for rains heavy enough to bring sustained relief from dry weather that has fuelled deadly bushfires, the country’s weather bureau said.…
Melbourne smothered in smoke as Australian bushfires burn despite cool change
SYDNEY – Australia’s devastating bushfire season is far from over despite cooler weather this week, Victorian state officials have warned as Melbourne was blanketed by hazardous smoke. At least 180…
‘No doubt’ climate change causing wildfires, experts say as Australia burns
LONDON – There is “no doubt” that climate change is increasing the risk of wild fires around the world, researchers say, as Australia’s government faces criticism for denying devastating bush…
Vietnam jails Danang ex-chairmen over economic mismanagement
HANOI – A court in Vietnam has handed lengthy jail terms to two former chairmen of Danang city, accused of economic mismanagement, state media reported. Tran Van Minh and Van…
PM Scott Morrison’s approval rating goes up in flames
MELBOURNE – Public support for Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has slumped to its lowest levels amid widespread anger over his government’s handling of the country’s bushfire crisis, according to…
Koalas, wallabies endangered by Australia bushfires “ecological disaster”
MELBOURNE – The Australian government has committed $50 million to an emergency wildlife recovery program, calling the bushfires crisis engulfing the country “an ecological disaster” that threatens several species, including…
Australia urges quarter of a million to flee as winds fan huge bushfires
SYDNEY – Australia has urged nearly a quarter of a million people to evacuate their homes and prepared military backup as authorities said the next few hours could be “very,…
Australians protest over climate change policy as bushfires rage
SYDNEY – Thousands of Australians have taken to the streets to protest against government inaction on climate change, as bushfires ravage large swathes of the country, incinerating wildlife and polluting…
