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CNA was established in March 1999 by Mediacorp, and is an English language Asian news network.

Positioned to “Understand Asia”, it reports on global developments with Asian perspectives. Based in Singapore, it has correspondents in major Asian cities and key Western ones, including New York, Washington D.C., London and Brussels.

 

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allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.

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Indonesia: Bandung earthquake triggered by unmapped fault, say experts
A sudden earthquake in West Java on Sep 18, caused by an unmapped fault, left one dead and over 80 injured. Experts stress the need for better fault mapping to reduce future casualties, though mapping is challenging in densely populated areas like Java.
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If Singapore were to come under attack or face a natural disaster, how prepared would you be?
A recent study shows that only 31% of households in Singapore have a plan for what to do in the event of a disaster. This does not bode well, says Jared Ng of the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk.
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With temperatures rising, how can Singapore shape its future developments to keep cool?
Records show that the eastern parts of Singapore have consistently seen higher temperatures than the rest of the island.
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Commentary: Jakarta, the fastest sinking city in the world faces the biggest flooding challenge
Jakarta floods every rainy season, events exacerbated by groundwater extraction, poor urban planning, and other factors. An effective mitigation plan is needed.
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Malaysia: Commentary: Kelantan’s epic struggles with great, yellow floods each monsoon
Kelantan suffers annual 'yellow' flooding, with natural flood protections stripped and sowed through mining, palm oil production, and plantations.
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Avengers to the rescue: Volunteers educate Indonesians on disaster preparedness
An Indonesian volunteer group, named the Avengers, aims to educate villages, spreading awareness on disaster preparedness.
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NDR 2019: It could cost S$100 billion or more to protect Singapore against rising sea levels, PM Lee says
To protect old buildings and areas that are situated on lower ground, Singapore will have to build coastal defences, with more "critical" areas being prioritised.
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Singapore to spend S$400 million upgrading, maintaining drains over two years
In an effort to boost flood resilience, Singapore will invest S$400 million in the maintenance and upgrading of flood drains over the next two years.

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