[Analytics] South Korea and Japan’s Covid-19 image war
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, countries are investing in strategic narratives to tell the world…
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Covid-19 bill to be tabled during July Parliament session in Malaysia: PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 5, 2020, Bernama. The government will introduce the Covid-19 Temporary Measures Bill…
Indonesian farmers suffer pandemic-related losses in May
JAKARTA, Jun 5, 2020, The Jakarta Post. Indonesian farmers suffered losses in May as low…
Cambodia’s empty hotels slowly start to attract people
PHNOM PENH, Jun 5, 2020, The Khmer Times. Hotels and international airports closed by the…
Japan plans to begin vaccination against Covid-19 in first half of 2021
TOKYO, Jun 5, 2020, TASS. The Japanese government plans to begin the vaccination of the…
Russia’s confirmed coronavirus cases neared 450,000 on morning June 5
MOSCOW, Jun 5, 2020, Pan Pacific Agency. Coronavirus infections in Russia cross 449,000 cases, officials…
Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia to work together to revive tourism
NAY PYI TAW, Jun 5, 2020, Myanmar Times. The four countries have contained the spread…
[Analytics] Fears escalate as government encourages tourism during Covid-19 outbreak
“I won’t allow this on my watch,” said an incensed chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB),…
Pandemic deaths in Japan low, but future success uncertain
TOKYO, Jun 5, 2020, AP. Japan has kept its deaths from the new coronavirus low…
Curfew hours remain in place in Fiji
SUVA, Jun 5, 2020, The Fiji Times. The curfew hours remain in place and must…
New Zealand Pacific residents advised to check in about travel to the Pacific
WELLINGTON, Jun 5, 2020, RNZ. New Zealand-based Pasifika planning to travel to the Pacific are…
Thai govt to finalise local tourism stimulus next week
BANGKOK, Jun 5, 2020, Bangkok Post. Domestic tourism stimulus measures, including proposals for gift vouchers…