Manila builds own swab testing facility for the coronavirus
MANILA, May 18, 2020, The Manila Times. The Manila City government has begun building its…
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Travel restrictions in Laos lifted as more lockdown measures eased from May 18
VIENTIANE, May 18, 2020, Vientiane Times. The government has lifted travel restrictions to enable people…
Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin allies agree to formalise Perikatan Nasional but no electoral pact in sight
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17, 2020, The Straits Times. Malaysia’s ruling parties announced Sunday (May 17)…
Covid-19 limits Malaysia’s parliament sitting on May 18
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17, 2020, Bernama. A total of 220 out of 222 Members of…
Singapore has first fastest 4G download speed in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is seconf
HANOI, May 17, 2020, VN Express. Vietnam ranks 41st among 100 economies in terms of…
Move Rohingya on Bhashan Char to refugee camps: UN chief
DHAKA, May 17, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. Bangladeshi Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said those concerned…
Malls in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine to partially reopen in the Philippines from May 18
MANILA, May 17, 2020, PhilStar. Malls located in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ)…
Cambodian families facing economic ruin as effects of Covid-19 hit
PHNOM PENH, May 17, 2020, Khmer Times. It was 9am on Sunday. A 50.-year old…
Inbound flight ban extended to end of June in Thailand
BANGKOK, May 17, 2020, Bangkok Post. Thailand has extended its ban on passenger flights for…
24 people tested positive for Covid-19 in Cox’s Bazar where Rohingya refugee camp is located
DHAKA, May 17, 2020, The Daily Star/Asia News Network. Twenty-four people, including a Rohingya refugee,…
Building a virtual parliament can take up to two years for Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17, 2020, NST. Setting up an electronic parliamentary system can take up…
Praying outside mosques not allowed in Malaysia: Official
PUTRAJAYA, May 16, 2020, Bernama. Individuals whose names are not in the list of congregation…