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Virus-induced condom shortage imminent as world’s largest producer shuts down – baby boom expected
A global shortage of condoms seems to become the next problem triggered by the coronavirus pandemic as...
Social distancing: Rebels with a cause
Why the Philippine government’s
failure to understand their people results in poor adherence to social
distancing.
By
Jeremiah Capacillo
Virus blues: Ten apocalyptic comedies to stream while in quarantine
Recent events may have caused your anxiety levels to rise. As the pandemic continues to make its way around the globe, perhaps...
Virus frenzy: Philippines locks down Luzon, Thailand closes bars, Malaysia seals up
The coronavirus pandemic is throwing entire Southeast Asia in turmoil as travel restrictions and business closures are...
Coronavirus crisis: Minding your business
Precautionary measures for businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemicBy Lucas Ferrer
"We just can’t...
Virus crisis: Brunei lockdown, Vietnam bans Europeans, Thailand restricts visas, etc.
Deserted arrival hall at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport, March 14, 2020
The coronavirus crisis has led to severe travel...
Confusion over Manila emergency lockdown
Commuters and businesses in Metro Manila are looking for clarity and guidance after the government imposed a...
Vietnam’s inaugural Formula One race delayed indefinitely
Vietnam’s much-anticipated debut Formula One race, originally due to take place on April 5, is set to...
Indonesia weighs bid for 2032 Olympics to be held in new capital
The victorious entry in a design contest for Indonesia's new capital
Indonesia is considering a bid for...
Thailand only Southeast Asian country with rising poverty rate: World Bank
The number of people living in poverty in Thailand climbed considerably between 2015 and 2018 by almost...
Malaysia’s tycoons just got a little bit poorer
From left: Robert Kuok, Quek Leng Chan, Teh Hong Piow and Ananda Krishnan
The wealth of Malaysia’s richest business tycoons...
Indonesia supports virus-hit tourism industry with subsidies
The Indonesian government has said it would provide at least 10.3 trillion rupiah ($744 million) in subsidies for workers,...
Grab, German startup team up to explore air taxi services in Southeast Asia
Singapore-based ride-hailing and e-commerce company Grab partnered with German aviation startup Volocopter to explore the opportunity of...
Valentine’s Day advice: Self-care just might save you from burn-out
On the search for your special someone, remember to look in the mirror first
By Allyza Quirante
Tourism arrivals in Singapore could drop by 30% amid virus epidemic
Singapore could see a decline of up to 30 per cent in both tourist arrivals and receipts...
Grab drives off with electric cars in Indonesia
Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab and South Korean automaker Hyundai officially introduced GrabCar Elektrik, Grab’s electric vehicle...
Virus crisis to cost Thailand’s tourism dearly
The coronavirus crisis is likely to cost Thailand at least 50 billion baht ($ 1.63 billion) in...
Corruption index: Philippines worsens, Vietnam improves the most
The Philippines dropped 14 spots on the ranking of the world’s most corrupt countries in the newly...
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Virus-induced condom shortage imminent as world’s largest producer shuts down – baby boom expected
A global shortage of condoms seems to become the next problem triggered by the coronavirus pandemic as...