News and Information

Latest shipment of Chinese Covid vaccine arrives

Vientiane Times
18 Nov 2021
  Lao PDR

Covid-19 measures eased for schools, businesses

Vientiane Times
16 Nov 2021
  Lao PDR

POLL-Indonesia's central bank focused on growth, in no rush to raise rates

Reuters
16 Nov 2021
  Indonesia

Europe Becomes Once Again the Epicentre of COVID-19 – What It Means for Travel

schengenvisainfo news
16 Nov 2021
  European Union;   Austria;   Germany;   Netherlands

Malaysia, Indonesia to start phased travel corridor

Malay Mail
10 Nov 2021
  Indonesia;   Malaysia

Medics to get Covid booster jabs next year

Vientiane Times
09 Nov 2021
  Lao PDR

Bio Farma distributed 233.4 million COVID-19 vaccines until Nov 4

Antara News
09 Nov 2021
  Indonesia

Travel is resuming, but not for everyone

Brookings
08 Nov 2021
  Global;   United States

FAO and USAID Provide 12,000 COVID-19 Rapid Tests to Laos

The Laotian Times
08 Nov 2021
  Lao PDR

Asia's tourism hotspots open doors to restart travel but Covid-19 curbs linger

Hindustan Times
06 Nov 2021
  Indonesia;   Malaysia;   Singapore;   Thailand

News Analysis: Inequitable vaccine distribution hinders COVID-19 response as global deaths top 5 mln

Xinhuanet
03 Nov 2021
  European Union;   United States

Nearly Four Thousand Lao Workers Receive Vaccinations in Thailand

The Laotian Times
03 Nov 2021
  Lao PDR;   Thailand

Prepare to reopen the country, PM tells National Assembly

Vientiane Times
02 Nov 2021
  Lao PDR

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine gets first authorization; expects more within weeks, CEO says

Reuters
02 Nov 2021
  Indonesia

Indonesia cuts quarantine period for foreign visitors to 3 days

Xinhua
02 Nov 2021
  Indonesia

Would a longer school day help children catch up after the pandemic? Here’s what the evidence says

The Conversation
02 Nov 2021
  Global;   Canada;   Denmark;   Ireland;   Netherlands;   United States;   United Kingdom

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

World Health Organization says its COVID plan needs $23.4 billion over next year

The Times of Israel
28 Oct 2021
  Global

Vietnam gives boost to Laos’ battle against Covid

Vientiane Times
27 Oct 2021
  Lao PDR;   Viet Nam