COVID-19

COVID-19 outbreak at Thai prison

April 01, 2024 | 17:24

Thailand’s public health officials are gearing up to open an emergency operations centre (EOC) to control the COVID-19 situation at provincial Prachuap Khiri Khan prison, where clusters of infections have been confirmed.

COVID-19 cases increase in Thailand after New Year holiday

January 03, 2024 | 15:52

Thailand is witnessing a rising number of COVID-19 cases after the New Year holiday, with those hospitalised up 7 per cent on last week, according to an epidemiologist at Chulalongkorn University.

Singapore recommends people maintain COVID-19 booster shots

December 22, 2023 | 16:36

Singapore's latest spike in COVID-19 cases may be starting to peak but the public needs to stay up to date on vaccinations, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on December 21.

Lending rate forecast to be cut by 1-1.5pp in 2024

December 20, 2023 | 16:01

There will be little room for further reduction in deposit interest rates in 2024 as they have dropped deeply to pre-COVID-19 levels, while the lending interest rate can still be lowered by 1-1.5 percentage points next year, Vietcombank Securities (VCBS) forecast.

Malaysia announces plans to cope with rising COVID-19 cases

December 20, 2023 | 11:04

Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has stated that despite the rising number of infections, the situation is under control as the ministry has strengthened its five-point COVID-19 management plan.

Indonesia closely monitors COVID-19 situation

December 20, 2023 | 10:43

Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno said on December 18 that the COVID-19 situation remains under control, ensuring safety during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Indonesia plans fifth COVID-19 vaccine dose to high-risk groups

December 19, 2023 | 17:07

The Indonesian Ministry of Health is planning to administer the fifth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for the elderly and those with underlying diseases, given the uptick in the new cases in the country.

Malaysia records 13,000 COVID-19 cases

December 15, 2023 | 11:56

Malaysia reported nearly 13,000 COVID-19 cases during the country's 49th Epidemiological Week (ME 49/2023) from December 3-9, compared to 6,796 cases in the previous week.

Experts warn of year-end rise in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, Thailand

December 08, 2023 | 16:51

Malaysian Health Minister Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa on December 8 warned that there is an increase in cases of COVID-19 reported globally, including in Malaysia, in line with the trend that occurs at the end of each year.

Malaysians urged to maintain COVID-19 preventive measures

December 01, 2023 | 10:10

As the number of COVID-19 cases increases again in Malaysia, medical experts advised local residents to continue to take preventive measures such as wearing masks in crowded places and washing their hands regularly.

Indonesia investigates alleged corruption in medical equipment procurement

November 13, 2023 | 16:09

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) of Indonesia is investigating an alleged corruption case involving hundreds of billions of rupiah in the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) at this country’s Ministry of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hanoi: Initiatives help overcome difficulties caused by COVID-19

August 16, 2023 | 15:05

In response to a programme on 1 million initiatives to overcome difficulties and fight the COVID-19 pandemic launched by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), trade unions at all levels in Hanoi had registered 130,569 initiatives as of August 3, surpassing the target of 130,000 proposed by the city Confederation of Labour.