COVID-19

Hong Kong is one of the easiest places in the world to get a vaccine and access to public health services. Unless you’re a refugee, that is.

Recent Thai COVID-19 outbreaks highlight the dangers posed by Asia's overcrowded and unsanitary prisons.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's government has drawn fire for the country's slow vaccine roll-out.

Japan will step up efforts to complete the vaccination of its elderly population by the end of July.

Amidst a spike in new cases, the country is tightening restrictions in the hopes of repeating its 2020 successes against the virus.

In an integrated world there can be no national solutions to a global pandemic.

Just as the Indian economy was beginning to show signs of recovery following last year’s disastrous downturn, a second COVID-19 wave could undo the gains.

The nation's school system has faced unprecedented crises in the past year.

The lockdown announcement followed assurances from senior officials that nationwide restrictions were unnecessary.

In April, after a devastating cyclone and spike in COVID-19 cases, Timor-Leste made a formal appeal to international partners for support. The significance of such aid extends far beyond the amount pledged. 

Outbreaks and vaccine problems loom as Indonesian Muslims prepare for Eid al-Fitr festivities.

Those involved have gained as much as $125,000 from washing and reusing nasal test swabs.