News and Information

Egypt to extend domestic tourism initiative to 31 May

Daily News Egypt
10 May 2021
  Arab Republic of Egypt

Singapore not barring entry to all work pass holders: MOM

The Straits Times
09 May 2021
  Singapore

Egypt to test visitors from countries with COVID-19 variants on arrival

Reuters
08 May 2021
  Arab Republic of Egypt

Thailand set to boost COVID-19 vaccinations, expects to approve Moderna shots

Reuters
08 May 2021
  Thailand

Financial aid to farmers, integration of gov’t portals among top Sulong 2021 recommendations

Department of Finance, Philippines
07 May 2021
  Philippines

Saudi to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all workers

Reuters
07 May 2021
  Saudi Arabia

Donation to help India tackle COVID-19 crisis

EIB
06 May 2021
  European Union

[Russian Federation] approves one-dose Sputnik V jab

DW
06 May 2021
  Russian Federation

Duterte orders pullout of Sinopharm vaccines 

Philippine News Agency
06 May 2021
  Philippines

Cinemas cut capacity as Singapore increases COVID restrictions

Variety
06 May 2021
  Singapore

Commission proposes €6.8 million in total to support 1,700 dismissed workers of air carriers KLM and Finnair

European Commission
06 May 2021
  European Union

[Lao PDR] considers policy to assist poor families during Covid-19 crisis

The Laotian Times
06 May 2021
  Lao PDR

Asia-Pacific can emerge from pandemic "stronger than before" — ADB President

ADB
05 May 2021
  Global

Putrajaya expands travel ban to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal

Malaysiakini
05 May 2021
  Malaysia

MCO 3.0: No cap on vehicle passengers or travel distance, lawmakers can cross state lines for official duties

Malay Mail
05 May 2021
  Malaysia

Miti: In Selangor MCO 3.0 areas, 30pc management allowed in office, other staff based on employers’ discretion

Malay Mail
05 May 2021
  Malaysia

Manila bans travelers from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan

Business World
05 May 2021
  Philippines

PH grants EUA to Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine

Philippine News Agency
05 May 2021
  Philippines

Thai central bank leaves rate at record low, warns of Covid-19 risk

The Business Times
05 May 2021
  Thailand

KL and JB among areas placed under MCO as Malaysian government retightens COVID-19 curbs

CNA
05 May 2021
  Malaysia