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

Rody: Return to tighter lockdown possible amid new COVID strain

ManilaStandard.net
26 Dec 2020
  Philippines

Austria enters third lockdown as many are still celebrating Christmas 

Euronews
26 Dec 2020
  Austria

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

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

To fight new COVID strain, UK PM Johnson reverses Christmas plans for millions

Reuters
19 Dec 2020
  United Kingdom

Festivals postponed amid Covid fears

Vientiane Times
18 Dec 2020
  Lao PDR

UK extends COVID furlough programme until end of April

Reuters
17 Dec 2020
  United Kingdom

Austria: EIB provides €150 million of funding to ZKW Group

European Investment Bank
16 Dec 2020
  Austria

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

ADB
16 Dec 2020
  Philippines

Analysis-UK subprime lenders face funding squeeze as COVID-19 fuels demand

Reuters
15 Dec 2020
  United Kingdom

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

The Straits Times
15 Dec 2020
  Singapore

Tighter COVID-19 restrictions imposed in London as infections surge

Reuters
15 Dec 2020
  United Kingdom

Singapore to enter phase 3 on Dec 28: Groups of 8 to be allowed for social gatherings

The Straits Times
15 Dec 2020
  Singapore

WHO and UK commit £1m to support Egypt in against COVID-19

GOV.UK
14 Dec 2020
  United Kingdom;   Arab Republic of Egypt