Category: Regional
Vietnam bans foreigners, overseas citizens from entering country
The Vietnamese government on Sunday (March 22) has approved a ban on all foreigners entering the country in a bid to slow the spread of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. [...] » More
Southeast Asians consider emergency powers, Singapore carrier grounds fleet
Southeast Asian countries considered more emergency powers on Monday to tackle the threat of the coronavirus as Singapore Airlines said it was grounding almost all of fleet [...] » More
Cambodia scraps plans for Mekong hydropower dams
A Cambodian government decision to postpone building new hydropower dams on the Mekong river has been welcomed by campaigners, who say it will provide welcome relief to the [...] » More
Asia deploys innovative, if invasive, tech to curb virus
Electronic bracelets and phones that report your whereabouts, text messages if you stray too far from quarantine and digital detectives tracking where you’ve beenAsian [...] » More
Cambodia scraps plans for Mekong hydropower dams
A Cambodian government decision to postpone building new hydropower dams on the Mekong river has been welcomed by campaigners, who say it will provide welcome relief to the [...] » More
Vietnam health ministry reports rise in coronavirus cases to 85
Vietnam’s health ministry reported an additional nine coronavirus cases on Friday, bringing the total number in the Southeast Asian country to 85. Weeks after Vietnam [...] » More
Perfect storm of virus peril in Asia’s sprawling slums
Mary Grace Aves is terrified of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, but the best weapons to protect her familyisolation and sanitationare unreachable luxuries in the Manila [...] » More
Black-market wildlife trade ‘could undermine Vietnam’s new ban on disease-spreading animal markets’
Wildlife experts say moves in Vietnam to shut down its live wild animal markets are just one step towards preventing the emergence of further infectious global pandemics. [...] » More
Cambodia confirms 11 of 12 new Covid-19 cases from prayer meet in Malaysia
The Ministry of Health confirmed on Tuesday (March 16) that 12 new Covid-19 positive cases have been identified. Of the 12 new cases, two were found in Banteay Meanchey, two [...] » More
Burma has zero coronavirus cases, claims Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar has zero coronavirus cases, claims Aung San Suu Kyi The porous Myanmar-China border stretches more than 1,400 miles but coronavirus cases have only been reported on [...] » More
Can hot weather stop coronavirus? Southeast Asia surge raises doubts
A dramatic surge in coronavirus infections in Southeast Asia in recent days has increased doubts over a theory that warmer weather could stem the spread of the virus, health [...] » More
US demands Vietnam free blogger handed 10-year term
The United States on Monday (March 16) demanded that Vietnam immediately free a blogger who was sentenced to 10 years in prison after posts critical of the government. The [...] » More
Vietnam: Christian released after 16 torturous years in prison; future uncertain amid failing health
A Vietnamese Christian jailed for almost 16 years for demanding land rights and religious freedom has been released. Yet his future remains uncertain as he battles health [...] » More
All in Vietnam must wear face mask in public places for coronavirus prevention
All Vietnamese and foreign nationals are required to wear face masks in public places such as airports, bus stations, supermarkets, and public transport vehicles in Vietnam [...] » More
Northern Laos province closes 10 border crossings with Vietnam
Authorities in northern Laos’ Huaphan province on Sunday (March 15) called for the temporary closure of 10 traditional border crossings with Vietnam as part of efforts [...] » More
