Tag: Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas
Your Monday Briefing
Singapore’s pandemic caution.
Asia-Pacific Countries Rush to Buy Merck Covid Pill
The home treatment, molnupiravir, is said by the company to potentially halve the risk of hospitalization and death from the virus.
How Asia, Once a Vaccination Laggard, Is Revving Up Inoculations
Several countries are now on track to surpass the United States in fully vaccinating their populations, lifting hopes of a more permanent return to normality.
Australia’s Submarines Make Waves in Asia Long Before They Go to Sea
Some nations fear an accelerated arms buildup in a region where larger countries have already ramped up their military spending or capabilities.
Australia’s Submarine Deal Adds to Asia Arms Buildup
Some nations fear an accelerated arms buildup in a region where larger countries have already ramped up their military spending or capabilities.
Why ‘Shang-Chi’ Isn’t a Hit in China
Marvel’s first Asian superhero movie has yet to be released in the mainland amid fierce debate over its back story and star.
As Covid Surges, Filipino Students Begin Second Year Online
The country remains among the few that have not at least partially reopened, sparking worry in a place where many lack a computer or internet access.
Students in Philippines Enter Second Year of Remote Schooling
The closure is spawning a backlash in a country where many people do not have access to a computer or the internet at home. Most schools in the United States and Britain have resumed in-person instruction.
Your Monday Briefing
Thailand protests Covid-19 failures.