Sex workers could involve limited contact, ‘no group sessions’ and no kissing after pandemic in Australia
CANBERRA, Jun 4, 2020, News.com.au. Sex workers in Australia could operate under a COVID-19-safe framework…
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Indonesian court finds Papua internet blackout illegal
JAKARTA, Jun 4, 2020, RNZ. An Indonesian court has ruled the government violated the law…
[Analytics] Historic opportunity to create a more sustainable East Asia
History shows that the deepest economic and social changes occur in the aftermath of major…
Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Vanuatu to be postponed
PORT VILA, Jun 2, 2020, RNZ. Vanuatu’s government has decided to postpone this year’s Pacific…
Black Lives Matter protests takes place in Sydney in wake of US demonstrations
SYDNEY, Jun 2, 2020, News.com.au. Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Sydney…
Govt could boost home constructions and renovations in Australia’s recovery plan
MELBOURNE, Jun 1, 2020, 9News. New home construction and major renovation projects could be boosted…
[Analytics] Second wave or just ripples – what next for the pandemic?
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Ties with China never been more important: Australian state premier
SYDNEY, Jun 1, 2020, Xinhua. Premier of Australian State of Victoria Daniel Andrews maintained his…
Papua New Guinea opposition leader ruled suspended as case against PM dismissed
PORT MORESBY, Jun 1, 2020, RNZ. Papua New Guinea’s Supreme Court has dismissed a case…
Singapore in discussions with S. Korea, Australia, to establish ‘green lanes’ for travel
SINGAPORE, Jun 1, 2020, The Straits Times. Talks are underway with South Korea and Australia…
Japan eyes easing ban on entry from Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand
TOKYO, Jun 1, 2020, Kyodo. The Japanese government is considering easing its entry ban on…
New Caledonia independence referendum postponed till Oct 4 due to the pandemic
NOUMEA, May 31, 2020, RNZ. New Caledonia’s referendum on independence from France has been tentatively…