A cure for Covid-19? Interest in anti-parasitic drug ivermectin remains strong despite warnings
Forums, social media and chat groups are rife with anecdotes of ivermectin's capabilities, even though health experts have warned otherwise.
India restricts syringe exports as demand outstrips supply amid Covid-19 vaccination drive
The squeeze could impact regular immunisation drives as well as Covid-19 vaccinations in countries that rely on India.
Chiang Mai to welcome Asian tourists from Nov 1
Chiang Mai is to be the first province to welcome Asian tourists under the “Unlock Thailand” programme.
Social media users smile at foreign officials skipping Taiwan quarantine
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot and a group of French senators are among recent visitors.
Malaysia’s Plastic Pandemic
Malaysia's are concerned about sustainability but behavioural changes are not happening fast enough.
Indonesia to reopen Bali for foreign tourists on Oct 14
Foreign nationals, however, will have to quarantine for eight-days at their own expense.
Silent hero behind the wheel takes hundreds of COVID patients to medical facilities
The 58-year-old and his son took on the task on their own.
China publishes chronicle outlining WHO mission
The chronicle covers the joint effort between July and March this year.
Philippines falls at bottom in COVID-19 resilience report
Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam also rank at the bottom in the Bloomberg list.
Viet Nam strives to return to ‘new normal’ by September 30, shifts away from Zero COVID strategy
Hanoi is changing its strategy because Covid-19 has been gradually controlled in the majority of localities.