Lao government announces victory over Covid-19
VIENTIANE, Jun 11, 2020, Vientiane Times. The Lao government on Wednesday announced an initial victory…
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Philippine govt eyes shift to new normal
MANILA, Jun 11, 2020, The Manila Times. Malacañang is considering shifting areas under modified general…
Foreigners to be charged $3000 deposit at the airport for coronavirus quarantine, tests in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Jun 11, 2020, The Khmer Times. The government has decided to charge all…
India ready to supply Philippines with affordable Covid-19 drugs
MANILA, Jun 11, 2020, PhilStar. India has expressed readiness to supply the Philippines with affordable…
[Analytics] Coronavirus, economic crisis and gender equality in Asia
The global research evidence is clear: economic crises exacerbate pre-existing inequalities, damaging the employment opportunities…
Thai tourism faces Bt1.78-trillion slump in revenue in 2020
BANGKOK, Jun 11, 2020, The Nation. Tourism revenue saw a steep plunge during the first…
SIA travellers from Australia, New Zealand allowed to fly through Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jun 11, 2020, ST. Changi Airport has set up new Transit Holding Areas (THA)…
Kathmandu markets to reopen today, private vehicles to ply
KATHMANDU, Jun 11, 2020, The Himalayan Times. The government has decided to ease the lockdown…
Vietnam to resume commercial flights to countries safe from Covid-19
HANOI, Jun 11, 2020, The Hanoi Times. On June 10, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc…
Philippine officials visit disputed South China Sea island
MANILA, Jun 10, 2020, Bangkok Post. The Philippines’ defence minister and military officials have made…
Cambodia’s tourism business licence fees waived by the ministry
PHNOM PENH, Jun 10, 2020, The Phnom Penh Post. The Ministry of Tourism has notified…
66 million Hong Kong dollars spent to repair protest-damaged facilities
HONG KONG, Jun 10, 2020, RTHK. The Transport and Housing Bureau said around HK$66.25 million…