News and Information

World Bank approves 97.5 mln USD for Afghanistan to combat COVID-19, drought impact

Xinhuanet
18 Feb 2021
  Afghanistan

Armenia approves three Covid vaccines

Public Radio of Armenia
18 Feb 2021
  Armenia

Pakistan to receive 2.8 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine under COVAX scheme on March 2

Reuters
18 Feb 2021
  Pakistan

First shipment of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine arrives in Singapore ahead of schedule

The Straits Times
18 Feb 2021
  Singapore

Uzbekistan to buy Russian COVID-19 vaccine, produce Chinese one

Reuters
17 Feb 2021
  Uzbekistan

Indonesia starts 2nd phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive at biggest textile market

The Straits Times
17 Feb 2021
  Indonesia

$870m aviation support package to increase wage subsidies to 50% from April to September: MOT

The Straits Times
17 Feb 2021
  Singapore

PRRD signs FIST bill into law

Philippine Information Agency
17 Feb 2021
  Philippines

Budget 2021: Target to support hiring of 200,000 locals this year under SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package

The Straits Times
17 Feb 2021
  Singapore

Budget 2021: Govt extends Jobs Support Scheme by up to 6 months

The Straits Times
17 Feb 2021
  Singapore

Budget 2021: S'pore households to get $900m support package, including $100 CDC vouchers

The Straits Times
17 Feb 2021
  Singapore

Philippines will have enough vaccines for adults, palace says

Business World
16 Feb 2021
  Philippines

DTI backs nationwide MGCQ by March

Philippine News Agency
16 Feb 2021
  Philippines

Measure letting banks dispose of bad loans is now law

Inquirer.net
16 Feb 2021
  Philippines

Budget 2021: $11b to support three-pronged approach to help Singapore bounce back from Covid-19

The Straits Times
16 Feb 2021
  Singapore

Malaysia to kick off COVID-19 vaccination drive next week

Reuters
16 Feb 2021
  Malaysia

UK’s support to global vaccine facility Covax will help Pakistan’s COVID-19 vaccination programme

GOV.UK
15 Feb 2021
  United Kingdom;   Pakistan

New Covid-19 test requirement for seafarers disembarking in Singapore for crew change

The Straits Times
15 Feb 2021
  Singapore

PhilHealth to compensate those with Covid-19 vax side effects

Philippine News Agency
15 Feb 2021
  Philippines

Pakistan lab expects Sputnik V doses for commercial sale in a week

Reuters
14 Feb 2021
  Pakistan