Tag: covid19
Delta Surge Slows Down Asia’s Economic Recovery
A report by the Wall Street Journal on Monday (Aug 2) claims that the highly contagious Delta variant is stalling Asia's economic recovery after...
Thailand Closes Public Spaces as Virus Surges
Thailand’s already locked down capital shut parks and the few remaining public places available to residents, as the country registered a new high of...
Malaysia’s Highland Farmers Fight For Survival In Covid-19 Pandemic
Vast tea plantations spread out over Malaysia's rugged highlands, where a network of greenhouses harvests fruit, vegetables and flowers and crops nestle in the...
Malaysia Considers Relaxing Movement Restrictions For The Fully Vaccinated
The Malaysian government is looking into relaxing restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated, including allowing people to travel or dine at restaurants, says Prime Minister...
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Enters Two-Week Coronavirus Lockdown
Vietnam's economic hub Ho Chi Minh City began a two-week lockdown Friday (July 9) in the hope to contain the country's worst Covid-19 virus outbreak.
The...
What Does 8% Growth Mean For Asia When Thousands Are Still...
A tiny financial center of 5.7 million people is gradually preparing for life after the pandemic, as vaccination rates increase, social distancing measures ease...
Indonesia businesses warns risk of layoffs, bankruptcies from new COVID-19 curbs
Indonesian business groups on Thursday urged authorities to ensure there is enough financial support for companies, warning that otherwise new restrictions to tackle a...
Why Asia, the Pandemic Champion, Remains Miles Away From the Finish...
All across the Asia-Pacific region, the countries that led the world in containing the coronavirus are now languishing in the race to put it...
Singapore to start easing COVID-19 restrictions after infections fall
Singapore will start a phased easing of its COVID-19 restrictions from next week, including allowing up to five people to gather from two currently,...
Malaysia unveils fresh US$9.7 billion stimulus; Philippines extends curbs
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday announced an additional 40 billion ringgit (US$9.7 billion) stimulus package, ahead of the imposition of stricter lockdown measures to...
GDP Figures Show Continuing Slump From COVID-19
GDP figures released by the OECD show that the COVID-19 pandemic is having a continuing effect on economies around the world.
Recent Q4 figures show...
Can Employers Make the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory?
As the COVID-19 vaccination program rolls on, many employers will have a strong case for requiring employee vaccinations.
Currently, countries that have COVID-19 vaccination programs...
