COVID-19

Overcoming supply chain woes could boost Vietnamese economy by $1.9 billion

May 11, 2023 | 10:57

TMX Global has reported that recent challenges in the supply chain sector have set the national economy back by a staggering $1.9 billion annually.

Thailand still concerned about COVID-19 outbreak risk

May 09, 2023 | 15:15

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Public Health Ministry remain concerned about a relapse of the COVID-19 pandemic, even though the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared an end to the public health emergency status for the pandemic worldwide on May 5, the country’s government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said on May 9.

Malaysia faces new wave of COVID-19: experts

May 08, 2023 | 15:42

Malaysia is facing a new wave of COVID-19 infections after Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the biggest traditional festival of Muslims, warned experts.

Thailand optimistic about Indian tourists back post COVID-19

May 05, 2023 | 11:18

At least 600,000 Indian tourists are expected in Thailand's Pattaya beach town this year, similar to the level before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Malaysia intensifies gold reserves in last decade

May 05, 2023 | 10:00

Malaysia had the fifth-highest increase in gold reserves in the last decade, increasing 6.84 per cent to 38.88 tonness from 36.39 tonnes, according to City Index using data from 2013 to 2022 of the World Gold Council.

ASEAN+3 should unlock more capital for sustainable infrastructure

May 03, 2023 | 11:59

COVID-19 has brought severe hardships to peoples and communities across the globe, but for the economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a resilient recovery is underway.

Thailand’s health ministry prepares for potential COVID-19 wave

April 24, 2023 | 12:44

Following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases after the Songkran holidays, the Ministry of Public Health has said it is ready to accommodate potential COVID-19 patients.

Health Ministry urges quickening vaccination against COVID-19

April 24, 2023 | 09:33

Amidst the rapidly increasing number of new cases of COVID-19, the Health Ministry has urged continued efforts to accelerate vaccination against COVID-19, with priority given to groups of high risks of developing serious symptoms and even dying when contracting the virus.

Thailand ready to cope with COVID-19 surge after Songkran

April 21, 2023 | 09:47

Thai health officials nationwide have been ordered to watch for new COVID-19 outbreaks and prepare medication and equipment for inpatients, in the wake of Songkran festivities.

Malaysia affirms COVID-19 under control

April 19, 2023 | 16:46

Malaysian Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said there is no need to panic as the number of COVID-19 cases in the country is still under control and the number of deaths due to the pandemic is also still low, mostly involving the elderly and individuals with comorbidities.