Coronavirus
Poverty on the rise in Thailand as coronavirus, strong baht batters economy
Thailand is facing rising urban poverty
Around 1.5 million Thais are estimated to have fallen below the poverty...
Second Covid-19 wave a severe threat for Thailand’s economy
Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok's central business district offers a dystopian sight
A second wave of coronavirus infections in...
Malaysia’s economy to take a deep hit from emergency declaration
The declaration of a state of emergency in Malaysia until August 1, 2021 to curb the spread...
Thailand among countries suffering the highest tourism loss from pandemic
Empty counters at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport
Thailand ranks fourth globally on a list with the highest losses...
Thailand’s domestic air travel drops 60% after New Year amid second Covid-19 wave
The recent second wave of Covid-19 infections in Thailand has seen domestic air travel in the country...
Malaysia likely to impose new lockdown measures
Malaysia is expected to go into another Covid-19-triggered lockdown after a recent surge in coronavirus cases. The...
Almost half of Filipinos do not want COVID-19 jab: survey
COVID-19 shots are viewed with skepticism in the Philippines
Almost half of Philippine citizens do not want do...
Thailand’s economy in downward spiral after new Covid-19 wave hits
Thailand's economic conditions are expected to deteriorate further this year as the nation battles a new wave...
Indonesia starts Covid-19 mass vaccinations on January 13
A batch of Chinese Covid-19 vaccines arrives in Indonesia
Indonesia’s government has said it will begin its nationwide...
Myanmar develops its own Covid-19 medicine
A Myanmar pharma company has produced the first domestically-manufactured Covid-19 medicine, but so far it is only...
Myanmar needs nearly $1 billion in aid to fund Covid-19 vaccine purchases
Covid-19 disinfection in Yangon
Myanmar’s government is trying to secure more than $950 million from international development organisations...
Singapore to open borders for business travelers from all countries
Singapore's Changi airport remains deserted during the pandemic
The Singapore government decided to established special travel corridors for...
Vietnam could start production of homegrown Covid-19 vaccine in May 2021
Picture: VGB
Vietnam is preparing to produce its first domestically developed Covid-19 vaccine after the country’s health ministry...
Thai property prices head south, government urged to support foreign buyers with incentives
The coronavirus pandemic has had a substantially negative impact on the Thai real estate market, particularly on...
Indonesian minister could face death penalty for alleged coronavirus-related corruption
Indonesia's social affairs minister Juliari Batubara has been found to be a suspect in a kickback payment affair involving Covid-19 aid...
Singapore desperately seeking travel bubbles amid pandemic
Desperate to revive its air travel industry, Singapore continues to seek new regions to establish travel bubbles...
Thailand next to give “mostly” free coronavirus vaccinations to its people
"Some" Codiv-19 jabs could cost money, Thai health minister says
Thailand is the next Southeast Asian country following...
Close to ten million Malaysians to get Covid-19 vaccine next year
The much-needed Covid-19 vaccine is finally on the way.
About 9.6 million people or 30 per cent of...
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Thailand considers “vaccination holidays” to lure tourists
Thailand’s tourism operators have embarked on the idea to attract tourists with vaccination tour packages after the...
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Thailand considers “vaccination holidays” to lure tourists
Thailand’s tourism operators have embarked on the idea to attract tourists with vaccination tour packages after the...