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Singapore tightens COVID-19 curbs as overseas virus variants emerge

Reuters
04 May 2021
  Singapore

[Lao PDR] extends lockdown until 20 May amid second wave of Covid-19

The Laotian Times
04 May 2021
  Lao PDR

Covid infection rate continues to soar

Vientiane Times
04 May 2021
  Lao PDR

PHL calls on ADB to expand loan portfolio to support economies’ recovery

Business World
04 May 2021
  Philippines

ASEAN plus China, Japan, S.Korea vow to boost financial ties amid pandemic

Reuters
03 May 2021
  People's Republic of China;   Republic of Korea;   Japan;   Southeast Asia

Malaysia, Singapore to allow cross-border travel

Anadolu Agency
03 May 2021
  Malaysia;   Singapore

Malaysia to impose new Covid-19 movement curbs, with bazaars and schools to close: Sources

The Straits Times
02 May 2021
  Malaysia

Lao Airlines suspends charter flights

Vientiane Times
29 Dec 2020
  Lao PDR

Indonesia bans foreign visitors for 2 weeks over new coronavirus variant

Reuters
28 Dec 2020
  Indonesia

Rody: Return to tighter lockdown possible amid new COVID strain

ManilaStandard.net
26 Dec 2020
  Philippines

Ban on charter flights extended to keep Covid-19 in check

Vientiane Times
25 Dec 2020
  Lao PDR

Senate unanimously approves $7.62 billion for 2021 national budget

Khmer Times
22 Dec 2020
  Cambodia

Malaysia faces revenue crunch as spending mounts on coronavirus woes

The Straits Times
21 Dec 2020
  Malaysia

Free Covid-19 vaccinations may be available in 2021

Vientiane Times
20 Dec 2020
  Lao PDR

Japan provides essential medical equipment to Laos to address the impact of COVID-19

Vientiane Times
20 Dec 2020
  Japan;   Lao PDR

Water security a top priority in COVID-19 recovery, says ADB report

ADB
18 Dec 2020
  Global

Festivals postponed amid Covid fears

Vientiane Times
18 Dec 2020
  Lao PDR

ADB to scale up support for Philippines' infrastructure, health, job recovery in 2021–2023

ADB
16 Dec 2020
  Philippines

IMF chief says 62% of COVID-19 lending went to Latin America

Reuters
16 Dec 2020
  Global

Singapore to launch segregated lane for business travellers who will not need to be quarantined

The Straits Times
15 Dec 2020
  Singapore