Greece shuts Acropolis for part of day as heat soars, bans outdoor work
World 10:33 09/07/2025Greece shut the Acropolis for several hours in the afternoon on Tuesday, as the Mediterranean country baked in its second major heatwave of the season, with temperatures set to soar as high as 41 degrees Celsius (107.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
Japanese firms take steps to protect outdoor workers as heatwave sizzles on
World 16:58 07/07/2025TOKYO - Japan endured another day of a searing heatwave on Monday, with temperatures soaring to the highest this year in Tokyo and leaving those having to work outside vulnerable to the risk of heatstroke.
FIFPRO mulls 20-minute halftimes, more cooling breaks amid extreme heat
World 10:43 01/07/2025Global players' union FIFPRO is exploring whether extending halftime to 20 minutes and introducing more frequent cooling breaks could better protect players from extreme heat.
Cold front, rains hit northern Vietnam, while south faces scorching heat
Vietnam News 11:36 13/04/2025A sharp weather contrast continues to shape Vietnam as a cold front, paired with rains, is forecast to grip the northern region on Sunday, while the south is baking under intense heat.
Ho Chi Minh City residents face record high electricity bills amid intense heatwave
Ho Chi Minh City 21:28 08/04/2025Residents of Ho Chi Minh City and other southern provinces are bracing for a surge in their electricity bills as the hot season approaches its peak.
Global temperatures at near historic highs in March: EU monitor
World 09:37 08/04/2025Global temperatures hovered at historic highs in March, Europe's climate monitor said on Tuesday, prolonging an extraordinary heat streak that has tested scientific expectations.
‘Green’ office in Vietnam’s Quang Binh seen as heat-proof model amid extreme heat
Vietnam News 18:24 01/05/2024The building was initially planned to be the same as other construction works, but a ‘green’ change was made to it in 2022
Cold front to bring rain to northern Vietnam, disperses extreme heat
Vietnam News 18:11 30/04/2024The weak cold spell is moving south and will combine with a wind convergence to first cover the northeastern part of the region in the early hours of Wednesday
Sweltering conditions persist in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 11:31 29/04/2024Residents complain of profuse sweating from early morning
AC technicians profit from high demand in sweltering Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 10:20 16/04/2024‘Now every month I earn VND30-35 million [US$1,190-1,390]’
Heatwave of over 37 degrees Celsius baking southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:33 18/02/2024In Ho Chi Minh City, the highest temperature on the same day is expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius.
Extreme heat increases health problems in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 22:18 24/04/2023The hot weather puts everyone at risk of heat stress
