Indonesia mulls ‘vaccine lane’ to further bypass quarantine restrictions
During a regional summit last week, Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said six Asean countries were working together in subregional groups to set up the VTL
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Mental health a silent pandemic
Although Bhutan’s health system has come a long way over the years, there is much to be done, particularly in the areas concerning mental health.
RCEP on track to come into force on Jan 1, 2022
The wait is on for four Asean countries and South Korea to ratify the agreement, that will become the world's biggest trade pact by GDP
Taiwan to implement points system for migrant worker entry
Migrant workers from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines will be allowed into Taiwan as part of the first stage
Modern Chinese medicine to be Greater Bay Area’s strategic industry
The government will support efforts to build Hong Kong as a testing center for Chinese medicine
Thai truckers threaten strikes over rising fuel prices
Truck operatiors cannot afford to suffer losses any longer, said the president of the Land Transport Association of Thailand
Health Minister Khairy launches Malaysia healthcare travel blueprint
The aim is to be a world leading healthcare destination offering affordable medical services
Aluminium Association of India’s coal SOS to PMO
The Aluminium Association of India made a fervent appeal to the PMO to save the livelihood of over one million people and 5000 SMEs engaged in the sector by the immediate…
Philippines to take heavy-polluting western countries to task in their climate financing commitments
The Philippines also launched its sustainable finance roadmap and guiding principles to ensure a steady stream of public and private financing for climate change mitigation.
China to improve policies for climate goals
To push forward the economic restructuring process, China is creating a comprehensive policy framework combining national guidance and policies in specific industries to help meet…