Taiwanese, Australian scientists join forces to test Ivermectin to fight coronavirus
TAIPEI, May 15, 2020, Taiwan News. Taiwan’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) on Thursday…
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ASEAN senior defence officials discuss cooperation in online meeting
HANOI, May 15, 2020, VNA. An online ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) was held…
[Analytics] Thai domestic politics threatens to derail its diplomacy
Thailand has been a treaty ally of the United States since 1954, but its political…
‘Ambo’ downgraded to severe tropical storm as it moves through Luzon
MANILA, May 15, 2020, PhilStar. “Ambo” (international name: Vongfong) weakened from a typhoon into a…
Malaysia’s leaders should not be playing politics at this time: Gerakan party’s chief
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15, 2020, Malay Mail. The independent Gerakan party has thrown its support…
SIA says flight experience post Covid-19 will change, workgroups created to look into issues
SINGAPORE, May 15, 2020, ST. Passengers will have to adapt to a different travel experience…
Coronavirus economic impact could reach $8.8 trillion globally: ADB report
MANILA, May 15, 2020, Xinhua. The global economy could suffer between 5.8 trillion U.S. dollars…
Pandemic hampers Philippines typhoon evacuation
MANILA, May 14, 2020, Reuters. The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds…
Ministers to discuss on lifting restrictions in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 14, 2020, Borneo Bulletin. Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and…
Yangon extends lockdown measures for Myanmar’s coronavirus hotspots
YANGON, May 14, 2020, The Irrawaddy. In the latest move to contain the spread of…
More monetary easing measures still to come in Vietnam: Fitch
HANOI, May 14, 2020, The Hanoi Times. Fitch expected the central bank to further cut…
Relaxing lockdown increased Covid-19 infections: Bangladeshi PM
DHAKA, May 14, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that relaxation of…