Asia July 23, 2021 SOUTHEAST ASIA: What to watch over the next two weeks South East Asia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim Indonesia is showing signs of epidemiological improvement, but the data nationally are uneven and there is a risk that the gradual easing of community restrictions planned for 26 July may be too early. Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam are in roughly... Read More...
Asia July 10, 2021 SOUTHEAST ASIA: Changes in tactics as Covid-19 cases spike South East Asia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim New Covid-19 case and fatality numbers continue to set daily records in Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar, despite restrictions throughout the region generally being tightened during the past month. Malaysia may also soon exceed its previous peaks. And, more... Read More...
Asia June 16, 2021 SOUTHEAST ASIA: Countries to watch in the next few weeks South East Asia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim Indonesia’s expected post-Idul Fitri spike has arrived, with targeted local restrictions being enforced until 28 June. Forced to bear the political backlash from slow vaccine deliveries, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha promises to fully reopen Thailand in 120 days. Dispersed provincial outbreaks... Read More...
