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COVID-19
Thailand’s Reopening Confusion: Another Reflection of Government Disunity
By Tita Sanglee
Thailand's leader appears to be putting his own political survival over public health considerations or policy consistency
Vietnam Notches Record GDP Contraction as COVID-19 Outbreak Bites
By Sebastian Strangio
The July-September quarter was the country's worst quarter of economic growth since 2000.
Pakistan’s Fake Vaccine Certificates
By Niha Dagia
As in many other parts of the world, Pakistan’s anti-vaxxers are turning to fake vaccine certificates to dodge government restrictions on unvaccinated individuals.
Thailand Halves Quarantine Requirement for Vaccinated Visitors
By Sebastian Strangio
The move reflects Bangkok's new policy of balancing the endemic reality of COVID-19 with the need to reopen crucial sectors of the economy.
China Courts Vietnam With More COVID-19 Vaccines, Mistrust Remains
By Hai Hong Nguyen
China’s actual donation of COVID-19 vaccines to Vietnam has already been outmatched by the United States.
China Aiding Myanmar Armed Groups in Their COVID-19 Fight
By Sebastian Strangio
Beijing has long maintained close relations to the ethnic armed groups lying along its borders with Myanmar.
Low Vaccination Rates are Hurting Southeast Asia’s Economy: ADB
By Sebastian Strangio
According to the bank, the uneven progress of vaccinations is "contributing to the divergence of growth paths in developing Asia."
Laos Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions as Infections Reach New Peak
By Sebastian Strangio
Like many of its neighbors, the nation has struggled to contain recent outbreaks of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
Vietnam Signs Cuban COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Deal
By Sebastian Strangio
The deal will see Vietnam purchase 10 million doses of the communist state's homegrown Abdala vaccine.
In Southeast Asia, Privatized Vaccination Schemes Gain Traction
By Simon Tran Hudes and Estey Chen
Governments struggling with under-capacity have turned to the private sector for assistance in distributing vaccines.
The Forgotten Vaccine: Russia’s Sputnik V in Thailand and Southeast Asia
By Tita Sanglee
Despite all the hype and promises, Russia's Sputnik V vaccine has made few inroads in Southeast Asia.
Why are Schools Still Closed in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
The decision reflects the highly centralized nature of decision-making under President Rodrigo Duterte.