News and Information

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

President Solih promises vaccines for all Maldivian citizens

The Edition
27 Dec 2020
  Maldives

Factbox-European Union launches its COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Reuters
27 Dec 2020
  European Union

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

European neighbours restrict travel to Britain as new coronavirus strain spreads

The Straits Times
21 Dec 2020
  European Union;   United Kingdom

182 guesthouses reopen across Maldives: Ministry

The Edition
20 Dec 2020
  Maldives

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

EU recovery fund deal may get money flowing in summer

Politico
18 Dec 2020
  European Union

European Commission welcomes political agreement on future €79.5 billion for a new instrument to finance the EU external action and lead the global recovery through international partnerships

European Commission
18 Dec 2020
  European Union

Festivals postponed amid Covid fears

Vientiane Times
18 Dec 2020
  Lao PDR

EU regions get additional 47.5 billion EUR to tackle local effects of COVID-19

European Parliament
16 Dec 2020
  European Union

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

ADB
16 Dec 2020
  Philippines

EU to help banks jettison loans soured by COVID to keep lending

Reuters
16 Dec 2020
  European Union

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

The Straits Times
15 Dec 2020
  Singapore

Step closer to recovery funds: Technical Support Instrument agreed

European Parliament
15 Dec 2020
  European Union