Yangon regional govt extends curfew for another two months
YANGON, Apr 25, 2020, Myanmar Times. An existing 10pm-4am curfew imposed in all 45 townships…
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[Analytics] The return of old-style Malay-centric politics?
As the world was gradually coming to terms with COVID-19, Malaysia was enveloped by a…
India, Pakistan ease restrictions for some small businesses amid lockdown
DHAKA, Apr 25, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. The Indian government allowed a limited reopening of shops…
Singapore Airlines extends cancellation of 96 per cent of flights till end-June
SINGAPORE, Apr 25, 2020, The Straits Times. Singapore Airlines has extended its wide-ranging flight cancellations…
More Thais wade home from Malaysia across the river
NARATHIWAT, Apr 25, 2020, Bangkok Post. Thirty-three Thai workers stranded in Malaysia waded across the…
Coronavirus pandemic hits 5 million laborers in Vietnam
HANOI, Apr 25, 2020, The Hanoi Times. The rate of laborers joining the workforce in…
[Analytics] Taiwan will surf ‘digital tidal wave’ after coronavirus
What will the world look like after the global Wuhan coronavirus epidemic? It certainly won’t…
Second virtual G20 leaders’ summit called off at last minute amid US-China row over WHO
BEIJING, Apr 25, 2020, SCMP. A planned video conference between G20 leaders on Friday was…
Pakistan extends lockdown for 15 days till May 9 as Ramzan begins
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25, 2020, Pakistan Today. As the holy month of Ramzan begins on Saturday,…
Malaysia tightens border control: Defence Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 25, 2020, Malay Mail. The government has tightened Malaysia’s border patrols to…
Voter registration suspended till Jun 30, voter’s certification till Apr 30 in the Philippines
MANILA, Apr 25, 2020, PhilStar. The Commission on Elections on Saturday extended the nationwide suspension…
Dhaka’s several areas go under lockdown in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Apr 9, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. Buildings, streets or areas of 27 out of 50…