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2020 Coronavirus
Facing Pandemic Economic Woes, Nepal Reopens to Adventurers
By Associated Press
The reopening is mostly limited to those seeking to to climb or trek Nepal’s famous peaks.
Former Kazakh Health Minister Detained in Corruption Probe
By Catherine Putz
Birtanov was minister until late June when he resigned after contracting COVID-19.
Tajiks Stuck in Russia, Flights Home Cancelled
By Catherine Putz
A pair of November 1 charter flights from Moscow to Dushanbe were cancelled.
A Trickle of Chinese Tourists Return to Thailand, With Hopes of More to Come
By Jason Hung
The arrival of the first Chinese tourists in Thailand under the Special Tourist Visa program is a good sign for the Thai economy.
Uzbek Weddings in the Time of COVID-19
By Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva
The pandemic has managed to do what the Uzbek government hasn’t been able to: temper lavish wedding practices. But will moderation last?
Why Bangladesh Must Let the Rohingya Speak for Themselves
By Saad Hammadi
Any durable solution for the Rohingya will not come through more restrictions on their lives.
Pandemics and the Post: Mongolia’s Pony Express
By William Taylor
The most famous horse-based postal relay came with the rise of the great Mongol Empire in the 13th century.
Amid a Pandemic, Evictions Plague the Philippines
By Michael Beltran
How can Filipinos, especially low-income families, stay at home when they are being forced into homelessness?
COVID-19: The Nail in the Coffin of China’s Belt and Road Initiative?
By Lee YingHui
Rejigging the BRI to focus on soft infrastructure projects in the digital and health sectors could help rejuvenate the initiative in a post-COVID world.
Australia Enters First Recession Since 1991
By Joshua Mcdonald
After almost three decades of uninterrupted economic growth, Australia’s luck has run out thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southeast Asia’s Coming COVID-19 Vaccine Windfall
By Sebastian Strangio
There are risks, but the region has a lot to gain from the international race to find an effective vaccine.
Afghans Return to Games, Parks, Weddings Despite Virus Fears
By Associated Press
Desperate for relief from endless war combined with the pandemic, Afghans are rushing back to public recreation as the government eases the lockdown.