The speed of developments on the ground has been stunning. Only days ago, Suga floated the idea of calling for a general … [Read more...] about Commentary: Suga, the second Japanese prime minister felled by COVID-19
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Indonesia’s eases its COVID-19 restrictions for Java island: Minister
JAKARTA: Indonesia's COVID-19 restrictions will be eased in more cities on its most populous Java island as number of … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s eases its COVID-19 restrictions for Java island: Minister
Indonesia eases its COVID-19 restrictions for Java island: Minister
JAKARTA: Indonesia's COVID-19 restrictions will be eased in more cities on its most populous Java island as number of … [Read more...] about Indonesia eases its COVID-19 restrictions for Java island: Minister
Singapore to contribute more than 100,000 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Johor, says chief minister
JOHOR BAHRU: The Singapore Government will contribute more than 100,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to Johor state, … [Read more...] about Singapore to contribute more than 100,000 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Johor, says chief minister
Public support strong for Japan’s COVID-19 vaccine minister as next PM: Report
TOKYO: Japanese voters strongly support Taro Kono, minister in charge of fighting COVID-19, becoming the next prime minister, … [Read more...] about Public support strong for Japan’s COVID-19 vaccine minister as next PM: Report
Japan’s COVID-19 vaccine minister favoured for PM; Takaichi wins backing: Reports
TOKYO: Japan's minister in charge of COVID-19 vaccinations is seen as the most suitable candidate to become the next prime … [Read more...] about Japan’s COVID-19 vaccine minister favoured for PM; Takaichi wins backing: Reports
Malaysia may introduce regular COVID-19 testing under endemic scenario: Health minister Khairy
PUTRAJAYA: Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that he was mulling over a national testing policy that requires people to … [Read more...] about Malaysia may introduce regular COVID-19 testing under endemic scenario: Health minister Khairy
Johor to ramp up targeted mass COVID-19 testing amid spike in cases: Chief minister
JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia's Johor state government will ramp up targeted mass COVID-19 testing amid a recent spike in cases … [Read more...] about Johor to ramp up targeted mass COVID-19 testing amid spike in cases: Chief minister
Former Indonesian minister jailed for 12 years in COVID-19 graft case
JAKARTA: Indonesia's former social affairs minister was jailed for 12 years on Monday (Aug 23) for taking up to US$1.2 … [Read more...] about Former Indonesian minister jailed for 12 years in COVID-19 graft case
Indonesia monitoring COVID-19 impact on companies, spillover risk: Finance Minister
While an economic recovery gained momentum in the second quarter, during which gross domestic product expanded 7.07 per cent … [Read more...] about Indonesia monitoring COVID-19 impact on companies, spillover risk: Finance Minister
Japan proposes expanding COVID-19 emergency curbs as cases surge: Minister
TOKYO : Japan on Thursday (Aug 5) proposed expanding emergency restrictions to eight more prefectures to fight a surge in … [Read more...] about Japan proposes expanding COVID-19 emergency curbs as cases surge: Minister
Indonesia’s second COVID-19 wave has peaked, says health minister
JAKARTA: Indonesia's devastating second coronavirus wave, which saw the Southeast Asian country become the epicentre of … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s second COVID-19 wave has peaked, says health minister