Singapore economy may shrink more than 4 per cent this year if coronavirus outbreak drags on: MAS
SINGAPORE, Apr 28, 2020, The Straits Times. The many risks to a decisive recovery may…
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Malaysia’s deputy health minister fined for breaching coronavirus movement restrictions
GERIK, Apr 28, 2020, Malay Mail. Deputy Health Minister I Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali,…
Myanmar considers applying for IMF financing to get through coronavirus outbreak
YANGON, Apr 28, 2020, Myanmar Times. The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) and the Ministry…
[Analytics] How will China’s role in the global economy change when faced with pandemic backlash?
Beijing is bracing for repercussions following the coronavirus, but it is determined to maintain China’s…
Malaysians are advised to apply for permission from police before using public transport for inter-state travel
PUTRAJAYA, Apr 27, 2020, Bernama. People using public transport for inter-state travel are advised to…
New anti-viral coating MAP-1 can protect surfaces for 90 days: Hong Kong scientists
HONG KONG, Apr 27, 2020, Reuters. Researchers at a Hong Kong university say they have…
[Analytics] Where does Bangladesh stand in the world’s coronavirus response?
Are we doing as well as other nations when it comes to responding to the…
VinaPhone begins 5G tech tests in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
HANOI, Apr 27, 2020, The Hanoi Times. Vietnam’s second largest telco is ready in terms…
Cambodia’s neighbours in South-east Asia may start to ease restrictions
PHNOM PENH, Apr 27, 2020, The Khmer Times. Cambodia’s bellwether neighbours – Thailand and Vietnam…
Emergency decree extended in Thailand to the end of May
BANGKOK, Apr 27, 2020, Bangkok Post. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday…
Philippine senator doubts lifting of Luzon-wide lockdown before June
MANILA, Apr 27, 2020, The Philippine Daily Inquirer. The government’s stay-at-home order in Metro Manila…
All AirAsia passengers now must wear their own face masks during check-ins, flight and bag collection
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 27, 2020, Bernama. AirAsia Group has implemented new travel policies for its…