Lao trucks not allowed into China at Boten border crossing
VIENTIANE, Jun 19, 2020, Vientiane Times. Lao trucks attempting to tranport goods into China are…
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[Analytics] Sri Lanka’s return to ethnic majoritarianism
The voyage from Serendib to Sri Lanka through Ceylon continues to be an uninterrupted tale…
In fear of lockdown, people stockpile essentials in Bangladeshi Dhaka
DHAKA, Jun 19, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. Residents of Dhaka city have been flocking to bazaars…
Malaysia’s govt urged to extend moratorium on bank loan repayments to December
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 19, 2020, NST. The government has been urged to consider extending the…
Over 569,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Russia on morning June 19
MOSCOW, Jun 19, 2020, Pan Pacific Agency. Coronavirus infections in Russia cross 569,000 cases, officials…
India’s 11-million city of Chennai goes under 12-day lockdown today
CHENNAI, Jun 19, 2020, DNA. Starting wee hours of Friday, the 12-day lockdown (June 19th-30th)…
Cambodia’s Sihanoukville ‘must be ready for returning visitors’: Experts
PHNOM PENH, Jun 19, 2020, The Khmer Times. The Minister of Tourism said that business…
Passengers flying Taiwan’s China Airlines required to check-in online from June 22
TAIPEI, Jun 19, 2020, Taiwan News. Passengers flying on Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) are asked…
Trump calls for $2T infrastructure bill as ‘Phase 4’ of coronavirus response
WASHINGTON D.C., Jun 19, 2020, Fox News. President Trump on Tuesday called for a $2…
Bali plans to reopen borders for tourism in September
JAKARTA, Jun 19, 2020, Jakarta Globe. Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Wishnutama Kusubandio said rebuilding…
Indonesia’s govt wants to install rooftop solar panels for poorest households
JAKARTA, Jun 19, 2020, The Jakarta Post. A think tank and the government are working…
Singapore’s reopening phase 2 starts from June 19
SINGAPORE, Jun 18, 2020, ST. Singapore moves into phase two of reopening the economy on…