El Nino

While natural climate variability such as El Niño plays a role, the background warming linked to climate change adds to the heat available to these systems.

The shift also aligns with Vietnam’s broader ambition to expand high-quality, low-emission rice production.

The UN appeal comes at a moment when humanitarian funding is already stretched by multiple crises. While CERF has provided rapid support, broader donor commitments remain insufficient relative to the scale of projected need.

Health officials emphasise that discarded items and temporary water collections continue to be the most common breeding sources.

ASEAN foreign ministers are expected to discuss the transboundary haze at an upcoming meeting. The episode highlights longstanding regional tensions over the annual haze, which has strained diplomatic relations in previous severe seasons such as 2015.

The provisional September figures, compiled with a weighted response rate of 83.4 per cent, will be subject to revision.

The October policy reflects a careful recalibration: prioritising price stability without derailing an economy that continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of global headwinds.

The Fund reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country seeks to consolidate hard-won gains and move toward more durable, inclusive growth.