Singapore: Coronavirus infections relatively low
Singapore – Uncooperative patients, long hours and a lack of protective equipment are hampering health care workers across the world as they take the fight to the coronavirus, leading many to fall sick themselves. In Malaysia, a pregnant woman who did not … Continue reading Singapore: Coronavirus infections relatively low
ASEAN: Current Covid-19 Travel Update
Ho Chi Minh City – We bring you the latest updates on the daily developments on visa requirements and temporary closures in six ASEAN destinations. Make sure you are well informed, because the situation changes rapidly. The latest updates on … Continue reading ASEAN: Current Covid-19 Travel Update
Indonesian volcano Mount Merapi erupts
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s most active volcano Mount Merapi erupted on Friday, shooting a column of ash some 5,000m into the air in its second major eruption this month. Ash and sand covered areas several kilometres away from the peak of the … Continue reading Indonesian volcano Mount Merapi erupts
Tokyo Olympic Games moved to 2021
Tokyo – The Tokyo Olympics were postponed on Tuesday to 2021, the first such delay in the Games’ 124-year modern history, as the coronavirus crisis wrecked the world’s last sporting showpiece still standing this year. Though a huge blow to … Continue reading Tokyo Olympic Games moved to 2021
COVID-19: Travel Restrictions in Southeast Asia
Berlin – The governments in Southeast Asia have implemented more serious measures to reduce the risk of importing and spreading of COVID-19. Below is the latest update. However, the information is changing rapidly in Southeast Asia and requirements may change … Continue reading COVID-19: Travel Restrictions in Southeast Asia
“Cabin cleaning is carried out to high standards”
New York – As new cases of novel coronavirus are growing, the travel industry is feeling the impact – with vacationers and business people debating whether or not to cancel or postpone trips, and some countries, including the US, implementing travel restrictions. But … Continue reading “Cabin cleaning is carried out to high standards”
China and Japan agree to fight corona virus
TOKYO – Japan and China agreed to work together on Friday to battle the coronavirus outbreak in bilateral cooperation helping offset historic frictions over a maritime territorial dispute. The flu-like disease, which originated in China’s central city of Wuhan, has … Continue reading China and Japan agree to fight corona virus
Corona Virus: Chinese manufacturing hits record low
London – Factory activity in China fell at a record rate in February, as manufacturers closed their operations to contain the spread of coronavirus. The country’s official measure of manufacturing activity – the Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) – dropped to … Continue reading Corona Virus: Chinese manufacturing hits record low
South Korean concerned about the spread of the virus
SEOUL – Police manned checkpoints in quarantined towns, guests were confined to their rooms in a hotel in the Canary Islands, governments issued travel warnings and more flights were suspended Tuesday as officials desperately sought to stop the seemingly inevitable … Continue reading South Korean concerned about the spread of the virus
Delta waives cancellation fees for South Korea flights
Atlanta – U.S. airlines on Monday said they would waive cancellation and change fees for travelers booked to South Korea as the coronavirus spreads beyond China, prompting a warning from government officials about travel there. Earlier on Monday, the U.S. … Continue reading Delta waives cancellation fees for South Korea flights