Japan’s PM Abe turns vague on timing of Tokyo Olympics as coronavirus leaves games in doubt
TOKYO, Mar 17, 2020, Bloomberg. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has begun to shift his messaging…
Thai cabinet approves plans to close schools, postpone next month’s Songkran New Year holiday
BANGKOK, Mar 17, 2020, Bangkok Post. The cabinet on Tuesday approved plans to postpone next…
Singapore looks for ways to keep business going amid Malaysia’s restrictions
SINGAPORE, Mar 17, 2020, FMT. Singapore will continue to stay in touch with Malaysia to…
Malaysians working, studying in Singapore unclear on travel restriction order
JOHOR BARU, Mar 17, 2020, The Star/Asia News Nwtwork. Malaysians working and studying in Singapore…
Moscow mayor bans all public events attended by over 50 people until Apr 10
MOSCOW, Mar 16, 2020, TASS. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has signed a decree on Monday…
Taj Mahal, most monuments, central museums across India to remain closed till Mar 31
NEW DELHI, Mar 16, 2020, India Today. All ASI-protected monuments, including Taj Mahal, and central…
Malaysia in lockdown from Wed until Mar 31, all shops closed except for essential services
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 16, 2020, Malay Mail. Malaysia will be in a nationwide lockdown from…
[Analytics] Is UK’s coronavirus ‘herd immunity’ plan a deadly gamble?
UK government criticised for not shutting down schools and banning large gatherings. Government on back…
Pacific nations take further measures against coronavirus
AUCKLAND, Mar 16, 2020, RNZ. Pacific countries are continuing to take active measures to counter…
[Analytics] China’s economy dramatic collapse in warning to rest of world
The coronavirus’ impact on China’s economy was made plain in new numbers released on Monday,…
Russia closes border with Belarus over coronavirus
MOSCOW, Mar 16, 2020, TASS. Russia’s authorities have decided to shut border with Belarus for…
[Analytics] 2020 will be the year of making smart cities sustainable
With half of the people in ASEAN already living in urban areas, governments in the…