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Southeast Asia COVID-19
Southeast Asian Tourism Slowly, But Steadily, Recovered in 2023
By James Guild
Is this the year that the region's tourist sector finally returns to its pre-pandemic levels?
Is Southeast Asia’s Healthcare Workforce Ready for Climate Change?
By Gabriela Fernando and Angie Bone
Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues.
Post-Pandemic Recovery and the Plight of ASEAN’s Migrant Workers
By Thong Sariputta
Migrant laborers were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The region needs a long-term plan to support them.
Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy to Top $200 Billion in 2022: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
A new report claims that the region's digital economy could be worth more than $200 billion this year, outpacing previous projections.
A Snapshot of Post-Pandemic Trade in ASEAN
By James Guild
Inflation and rising commodity prices have assisted some countries' recovery, while holding back others.
Indonesia Lifts Quarantine Requirements for International Travelers
By Sebastian Strangio
In recent months, Southeast Asian nations have begun stripping away pandemic-era travel restrictions. But tourism recovery is likely to be slow.
Philippines Fully Opens to Foreign Visitors After Nearly 2 Years
By Sebastian Strangio
The move, which follows a sudden easing of COVID-19 infections, will deliver a much-needed jolt to the nation's tourism industry.
Addressing the Southeast Asian Food Security Vulnerabilities Exposed by COVID-19
By Mark S. Cogan and Paul D. Scott
The pandemic has highlighted just how precarious the region's food supplies are.
How Energy is Aiding ASEAN’s Post-Pandemic Recovery
By Helena Aurellia and Gabriella Ienanto
The energy sector is in a good position to drive ASEAN's recovery and its transition to a greener economy.
Omicron Variant Threatens to Upend Southeast Asia’s COVID-19 Recovery
By Sebastian Strangio
After a challenging year, the region's governments have ample reason to take the emergence of the new strain seriously.
Can the COVID-19 Playbook Prepare Nations For the Next Pandemic?
By Alifah Zainuddin
The fight against the coronavirus pandemic is often likened to a war, and every war needs a plan.
Window for Southeast Asian Climate Action Narrowing: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a rare opportunity for the region to embark on a transition to greener forms of energy.
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