Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Vietnam
Typhoon Noru barrelled into Vietnam's central coast early Wednesday, the national forecaster said, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain as hundreds of thousands of people took refuge in shelters......»»
Statistics can help us figure out how historic battles could have turned out differently, say experts
Statistical methods can evaluate whether pivotal military events, like the Battle of Jutland, American involvement in the Vietnam war or the nuclear arms race, could've turned out otherwise, according to a new book......»»
Gaining time without sacrificing accuracy when predicting typhoon-induced storm surges
A deep learning method developed by RIKEN researchers can accurately predict the destructive power of typhoon-induced storm surges on coastal regions in a fraction of the time of conventional models. It promises to buy precious time for coastal resid.....»»
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida coast
Hurricane Idalia slammed into northwest Florida as an "extremely dangerous" Category 3 storm early Wednesday, as officials warned of catastrophic impacts including storm surges of up to 16 feet (about five meters)......»»
Typhoon Saola strengthens as it passes Taiwan on its way to China
Typhoon Saola strengthened overnight as it continued its path across the Pacific early Wednesday and headed for China's southern coast......»»
Apple Stores close as Hurricane Idalia approaches landfall in Florida
Hurricane Idalia is a dangerous hurricane about to hit the Florida coast, and Apple Stores are closed in preparation.Hurricane Idalia approaches FloridaApple hasn't made any official announcement about Apple Store closures related to Hurricane Idalia.....»»
Supermoon could team up with Hurricane Idalia to raise tides higher just as the storm makes landfall
A rare blue supermoon could raise tides above normal just as Hurricane Idalia takes aim at Florida's west coast, exacerbating flooding from the storm......»»
VinFast shares more than double to highest since market debut
VinFast's shares VFS.O more than doubled on Tuesday to the highest since Vietnamese electric vehicle maker's blowout Wall Street debut after Reuters reported that South Korea's Star Group Industrial plans to open factory in Vietnam......»»
Apple Support app update brings accessibility and specialty services details
After launching a big overhaul of the Apple Support app in May and expanding it to Vietnam, Apple has released a small but useful update for the app today that brings more details about nearby locations. more….....»»
Thousands of migratory birds will make NZ landfall in spring—will they bring a deadly bird flu with them?
A highly pathogenic bird flu is currently sweeping the world—and New Zealand could be better prepared for its potential arrival......»»
VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM
The share sale on the Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn compared to Ford's $48bn and GM's $46bn......»»
Japan"s latest typhoon headed toward automaking region
Japan's second typhoon in a week is expected to take a path across the center of the country’s main island — a heavy industrial region with major automobile factories......»»
Apple Pay now live in Vietnam as international expansion continues
A report last month revealed that Apple Pay was coming to Vietnam after the country’s Ministry of Industry and Trade accidentally shared a news story about the launch of the platform there. But now it seems Apple Pay is finally live and available t.....»»
Apple Pay goes live in Chile following expansion to Vietnam
Apple Pay’s global expansion continues today with a stop in South America. Starting today, people in Chile can start adding debit and credit cards to Apple Pay on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. more….....»»
Apple Pay launches in Vietnam
Apple Pay is available in over 80 countries worldwide, and on Monday, Vietnam joins that list and now accepts the payment service.Apple Pay via Apple WalletApple has been gradually building out its Apple Pay footprint for years now. Earlier in August.....»»
Apple Pay launches in Chile, Vietnam rumored for August 8
Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in multiple countries at the same time, reports claim, with expansions in Chile and Vietnam potentially happening in early August.Apple Pay on an iPhoneApple has gradually expanded where Apple Pay is available,.....»»
Climate scientists use data from Hurricane Maria to test social vulnerability assessment tool
Nearly six years have passed since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. The historic storm, one of the deadliest in U.S. history, significantly damaged more than 80% of the island's electrical power system, leading to massive disruptions of.....»»
China, Indonesia, and Vietnam lead global growth for coming decade in new projections
China, India, Indonesia, Uganda, and Vietnam are projected to be among the fastest-growing economies for the coming decade, according to researchers at the Growth Lab at Harvard University. The new growth projections presented in The Atlas of Economi.....»»
One dead as typhoon Doksuri batters Philippines
A powerful storm pounded the northern Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least one person, toppling trees and knocking out power as thousands sheltered with neighbors or in emergency evacuation centers......»»
Philippines orders evacuations ahead of Super Typhoon Doksuri
A super typhoon swept towards the northern Philippines on Tuesday, the country's weather agency said, triggering evacuation orders for coastal communities expected to bear the brunt of the powerful storm......»»
1,800-Year-Old Spices Are Earliest Evidence of Curry Making in Southeast Asia
Archaeologists found evidence of spices such as turmeric and cloves from ancient Vietnam, suggesting South Asians shared their culinary traditions via an ancient maritime trade route.....»»