Southeast Asia COVID-19

In recent months, Southeast Asian nations have begun stripping away pandemic-era travel restrictions. But tourism recovery is likely to be slow.

The move, which follows a sudden easing of COVID-19 infections, will deliver a much-needed jolt to the nation's tourism industry.

The pandemic has highlighted just how precarious the region's food supplies are.

The energy sector is in a good position to drive ASEAN's recovery and its transition to a greener economy.

After a challenging year, the region's governments have ample reason to take the emergence of the new strain seriously.

The fight against the coronavirus pandemic is often likened to a war, and every war needs a plan.

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a rare opportunity for the region to embark on a transition to greener forms of energy.

According to the bank, the uneven progress of vaccinations is "contributing to the divergence of growth paths in developing Asia."

Governments struggling with under-capacity have turned to the private sector for assistance in distributing vaccines.

More developing countries in Southeast Asia are looking ahead to living with the virus. But can they afford to pay the price?

In recent weeks, the region has seen more than twice as many deaths from the coronavirus than North America.