Mary Hui

Mary Hui

Weather Reporter

Mary Hui is a reporter for Bloomberg News in Hong Kong covering weather's impact on businesses, markets and economies.

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Searing Heat in Japan

Japan Has a New Name for Scorching Hot Days

April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

Japan Has a New Name for Scorching Hot Days

Searing Heat in Japan

April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Hong Kong Residential Property Is Showing Early Signs of a Boom

There’s strong demand for new apartments.

Hong Kong Rental Market Heats Up While Singapore Boom Cools

April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

Booming Weather Prediction Markets Could Improve Forecasting

Increasingly popular prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket may improve forecasting by aggregating knowledge

NYC Snow

April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

Weather Prediction Markets Are Booming. Can They Improve Forecasts?

From Kalshi and Polymarket to niche scientific platforms, traders are predicting the weather — and climate experts are debating the results.

Weather Prediction Markets Are Booming. Can They Improve Forecasts?

April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

India Faces Searing Summer as Iran War Crimps Energy Supplies

March was already warmer than normal in the South Asian nation, putting pressure on fuel stockpiles ahead of the country’s usual hotter months.

Banana Farming in Heat in India

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

Fire Hotspots, Scant Rain Raise Haze Alarm in Southeast Asia

Haze blankets in Cilegon, Indonesia.

March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

Cyclone Narelle Strengthens and Nears Australian LNG Plants

Offshore Bulk Carriers, Salt Production And A Scrapyard In Port Hedland

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

Cyclone Set to Threaten Australia LNG, Iron Ore Operations

Cyclone Set to Threaten Australia LNG, Iron Ore Operations

March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

Cyclone Forces Mine Closures as Winds Lash North Australia

Cyclone Narelle

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

US Home Insurance Costs Are Rising Faster Than Inflation

The average annual premium is projected to increase 4% to about $3,057 this year.

Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

Major Tropical Cyclone Threatens Mine Region in North Australia

Major Tropical Cyclone Threatens Mine Region in North Australia

March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

Japan Is Cracking Down on Rogue Weather Forecasters

The new rules come as increasingly extreme weather globally fuels the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation.

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March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

What a War-Rattled Dubai Can Learn from Hong Kong’s Expat Exodus

The outflow spurred by the Asian hub’s Covid clampdown shows how quickly talent and capital can retreat when stability and mobility erode.

Financial District in Hong Kong

March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

Dust Storms and Blistering Summer Heat Add to Iran War Calculus

Even with satellites, advanced sensors and artificial intelligence, the weather can still determine the timing of military operations.

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March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

Southeast Asia Faces Sweltering Heat as War Limits Energy Supply

Paddy Farmers in Rural Malaysia as Heatwave, El Nino Will Weigh on the Economy

February 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

Climate Activists Deploy New Tactics Against Wall Street

Also: the latest on the blizzard pummeling New York City

Citi’s Manhattan Staff Are Now No. 1 Target in ‘Summer of Heat’

February 22, 2026

February 22, 2026

NYC Isolated by Snowstorm as Thousands of Flights Canceled

US-WEATHER-SNOWSTORM

February 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

After Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Probes the Limits of Civic Life

With the former media tycoon sentenced to 20 years in prison, Hong Kong residents are exploring the remaining space for debate and expression.

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February 5, 2026

February 5, 2026

China Wants Better Weather Forecasts for Drones, Flying Taxis

Guangzhou's First Low-altitude Flight Camp Launched

February 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

Japan Ski Areas See Bumper Season as Heavy Snow Draws Visitors

Heavy snowfall in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan