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ADB President Reaffirms Support for COVID-19 Response and Economic Recovery at BIMP–EAGA Leaders’ Summit

Asian Development Bank
28 Oct 2021
  Brunei Darussalam;   Indonesia;   Malaysia;   Philippines

Duterte appreciates Japan's support for Asean's Covid-19 fight

Philippine News Agency
28 Oct 2021
  Philippines;   Japan

With over 70% fully vaccinated, Japan ranks in top three among G7

The Japan Times
28 Oct 2021
  Japan

Pfizer to seek Japan COVID-19 vaccine approval for kids aged 5-11

Kyodo News
27 Oct 2021
  Japan

Singapore adds Australia, Switzerland to quarantine-free travel programme

Reuters
26 Oct 2021
  Australia;   Switzerland;   Singapore

Indonesian president urges for implementation of ASEAN travel corridor to boost tourism, economy

Xinhua
25 Oct 2021
  Indonesia

Tokyo metropolitan area and Osaka lift COVID-19 curbs on dining establishments

The Japan Times
25 Oct 2021
  Japan

Cambodia lifts ban on flights from three Asian countries

UCA News
25 Oct 2021
  Southeast Asia;   Cambodia;   Indonesia;   Malaysia;   Philippines

Malaysia may reopen to Singapore travellers 'very soon', says its Tourism Minister

The Straits Times
24 Oct 2021
  Malaysia;   Singapore

Vaccination, health protocols are keys to tourism recovery

The Bali Times
23 Oct 2021
  Indonesia

Cambodia lifts ban on all flights from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines as 144 new Covid-19 cases reported on Saturday

The Star
23 Oct 2021
  Cambodia;   Indonesia;   Malaysia;   Philippines

Tokyo, Osaka to lift COVID curbs on eateries on Oct. 25 as infections drop

Kyodo News
22 Oct 2021
  Japan

Increasing risks of bank loans amid the pandemic

Jakarta Post
21 Oct 2021
  Indonesia

Economy first: Jokowi sticks to his agenda 7 years into presidency

Jakarta Post
20 Oct 2021
  Indonesia

Japan to begin trials of COVID-19 vaccine, test proof at eateries

Kyodo News
18 Oct 2021
  Japan

Japan to donate 1.96-M AstraZeneca doses to PH

Philippine News Agency
15 Oct 2021
  Japan;   Philippines

Bank Indonesia to hold rates until late 2022 awaiting economic resurgence

Reuters
15 Oct 2021
  Indonesia

Bali reopens to foreign travelers as COVID-19 surge subsides

NPR
14 Oct 2021
  Indonesia

Opinion: Australia should donate surplus vaccine to Indonesia

Lowy Institute
12 Oct 2021
  Australia;   Indonesia

Japan to begin 3rd COVID-19 inoculation in December

Xinhuanet
12 Oct 2021
  Japan