Checkpoints to stay even in low-risk coronavirus areas in the Philippines
MANILA, May 12, 2020, The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Quarantine control points (QCPs) will remain even…
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Malaysia’s lockdown could go back to MCO if public keep snubbing guidelines: Official
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12, 2020, Malay Mail. The government could reintroduce the original movement control…
Hanoi relics reopen doors to visitors from May 14
HANOI, May 12, 2020, The Hanoi Times. The most favorite historic sites of interest will…
Singapore’s Changi Airport newest terminal 4 to suspend operations from May 16
SINGAPORE, May 12, 2020, The Straits Times. Changi Airport will suspend operations at Terminal 4…
Between 10,000-20,000 people have left Phuket since Thai lockdown was eased on May 3
BANGKOK, May 11, 2020, Bangkok Post. The mass exodus of people exiting Phuket has renewed…
Myanmar’s tourism operators expect recovery in two years at best
YANGON, May 11, 2020, Myanmar Times. Myanmar’s tourism industry is expected to remain closed for…
Nepal-India boundary issues require a lasting solution that addresses all disputes: Analysts
KATHMANDU, May 11, 2020, The Kathmandu Post. Six months after the Kalapani uproar, Nepal is…
Laos eases restrictions, criteria announced for entry and exit
VIENTIANE, May 11, 2020, Vientiane Times. All people entering Laos will have to undergo a…
Only 1.34 per cent of the Bangladeshi farmers got the government-set price against their produce
DHAKA, May 11, 2020, Dhaka Tribine. Through its food procurement efforts, the government intends to…
[Analytics] China’s export data show increasing regional integration
China’s March export value rose 8.5% year on year, diverging widely from analyst forecasts which…
Local air travelling would take at least 12 to 15 months to recover: Cambodia’s airline operator
PHNOM PENH. May 11, 2020, The Khmer Times. The Kingdom’s airline operator said that local…
Singapore’s Parliament member down with dengue fever
SINGAPORE, May 11, 2020, The Straits Times. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and Manpower Low…