Singapore, Australia, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand commit to resuming essential cross-border travel
SINGAPORE, May 1, 2020, The Straits Times. Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing…
Indonesia rallies to keep Covid-19 vaccines, drugs affordable
JAKARTA, May 1, 2020, The Jakarta Post. As countries and private institutions rush to produce…
No gatherings, but public transportation will be allowed in Philippine areas under quarantine from May 1
MANILA, May 1, 2020, PhilStar. Religious gatherings and work gatherings in areas under general community…
Almost all economic sectors, businesses can reopen May 4: Malaysia’s PM
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1, 2020, Malay Mail. Come May 4, almost all economic sectors and…
India takes on Pakistan for ‘disinformation campaign’ at UN human rights body
NEW DELHI, Apr 30, 2020, Hindustan Times. India on Thursday targeted Pakistan at a special…
Russian PM contracted coronavirus, said he goes to self-isolation
MOSCOW, Apr 30, 2020, Pan Pacific Agency. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has announced during…
‘Jobs will disappear’ as coronavirus speeds up digital disruption: Singapore PM to nation
SINGAPORE, Apr 30, 2020, SCMP. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday said the…
Delhi govt orders hospitals, clinics to ensure treatment of non-Covid-19 patients or face action
NEW DELHI, Apr 30, 2020, India Today. The Delhi government on Thursday issued an order…
Trump says China will ‘do anything’ to have him lose in 2020
WASHINGTON D.C., Apr 30, 2020, Fox News. President Trump lashed out at China on Wednesday…
Tight control of movement in the main towns near the Papua New Guinea’s border with Indonesia
PORT MORESBY, Apr 30, 2020, RNZ. Measures against the spread of covid-19 have changed the…
Coronavirus pandemic increases Thai political risks: Fitch Solutions
BANGKOK, Apr 30, 2020, BT. Thailand faces growing political risks as the Covid-19 pandemic continues…
Coronavirus vaccine effectiveness may be clear by July: Britain’s researchers
LONDON, Apr 30, 2020, CNBC. The U.K. will know by July whether its Covid-19 vaccine…