News and Information

Laos Extends Covid Restriction Measures With View to Reopening Schools

The Laotian Times
31 Oct 2021
  Lao PDR

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

Vietnam gives boost to Laos’ battle against Covid

Vientiane Times
27 Oct 2021
  Lao PDR;   Viet Nam

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

The Japan Times
25 Oct 2021
  Japan

Myanmar to close schools for 1 more week

Xinhua
23 Oct 2021
  Myanmar

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

Kyodo News
22 Oct 2021
  Japan

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

Another batch of China-donated COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Myanmar

Xinhua
13 Oct 2021
  Myanmar;   People's Republic of China

Myanmar to start COVID vaccination drive for school-going children aged above 12 years

Republic World
12 Oct 2021
  Myanmar

Japan to begin 3rd COVID-19 inoculation in December

Xinhuanet
12 Oct 2021
  Japan

Myanmar govt says gathering of five or more banned in 31 townships of Yangon, 10pm-4am curfew still in force

The Star
11 Oct 2021
  Myanmar

Deputy Mayor Discusses Removal of Police Checkpoints across Vientiane Capital

Laotian Times
11 Oct 2021
  Lao PDR

Osaka eases COVID-19 vaccine reservation requirement to speed up inoculations ahead of next wave.

The Japan Times
11 Oct 2021
  Japan

Russia donates Sputnik Light vaccine to Laos

Vientiane Times
11 Oct 2021
  Lao PDR

Laos to receive 1.5 million doses of vaccine this week

Vientiane Times
11 Oct 2021
  Lao PDR

Myanmar to launch COVID-19 vaccination program for schoolchildren

Xinhua
10 Oct 2021
  Myanmar