Movement restrictions may return in Malaysia if Covid-19 cases climb to three digits
KOTA BHARU, Jul 26, 2020, NST. The government would consider re-enforcing the Movement Control Order…
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Singapore-Malaysia travel arrangements for permit holders, business travellers finalised
SINGAPORE, Jul 26, 2020, ST. Singapore and Malaysia have finalised arrangements for long-term pass holders…
N. Korea’s leader adopts ‘maximum emergency system’ after defector returns with coronavirus symptoms
SEOUL, Jul 26, 2020, Yonhap. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un convened an emergency politburo meeting…
Russia to resume regular and chartered flights to UK, Turkey, Tanzania
MOSCOW, Jul 25, 2020, TASS. Russia will resume regular and chartered air service with the…
Singaporeans urged to take local holidays to boost tourism amid virus
SINGAPORE, Jul 24, 2020, Kyodo. Singapore on Wednesday launched a campaign to get citizens to…
[Analytics] Stockpiling and loans: Myanmar’s rice sector resilient to Covid-19
COVID-19 does not appear to have had a significant impact on monsoon planting for paddy…
[Analytics] Is ASEAN ready to stand up to China in the South China Sea?
As the pandemic dominates international media headlines, tension in the South China Sea has slowly…
Vietnam suspends wildlife trade as pandemic prods action
HANOI, Jul 24, 2020, AFP. Vietnam, one of Asia’s biggest consumers of wildlife products, has…
Australia’s govt needs a ‘comprehensive plan’ to create more jobs: Shadow treasurer
CANBERRA, Jul 24, 2020, CNBC. Australia’s government needs to come forward with a comprehensive plan…
S. Korea may add Russia to list of high-risk nations on spiking cases traced to Russian ships
SEOUL/BUSAN, Jul 24, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea is considering adding Russia to a list of…
China’s Sinopharm says Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by year-end
BEIJING, Jul 23, 2020, Reuters. A coronavirus vaccine candidate developed by China National Pharmaceutical Group…
Pandemic erases hopes for Mexico’s summer tourism rebound
MEXICO, Jul 23, 2020, Mexico News Daily. Tourism projections for the remainder of 2020 are…