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Lao Government Shutters Schools, Visa on Arrival

The Lao government has announced it will close all educational institutions and suspend the issuance of visas for foreign visitors for thirty days as part of tough new measures to prevent a Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in Laos. The Prime Minister made the announcement at a press conference as he concluded the first day of the […]

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Vietnam Airlines suspends services to Russia, Taiwan

The Hanoitimes – Vietnam Airlines will resume operation of the two routes upon receiving updated rulings from authorities. National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced the suspension of its services between Vietnam and Russia, Taiwan (China) from March 19 given the complication of the Covid-19 pandemic and recent entry restrictions between countries. The earliest flights to […]

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Fitch offers balanced Thai forecast

Fitch Ratings has lowered its outlook on Thailand’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating to stable from positive, reflecting impacts of the coronavirus spread on Thailand’s economy through its tourism sector and lingering political uncertainty after the country’s transition to civilian rule. At the same time, the international credit rating agency affirmed the country’s rating of […]

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Philippines: Businesses seek COVID-19 relief package

Deferred tax payments, salary recomputation MANILA, Philippines — Amid a Luzon-wide work stoppage and supply disruptions, the country’s largest business group is urging government to grant relief measures to industries and enterprises. The relief package would include allowing delayed tax payments without penalties and reconsidering the computation of salaries for the upcoming April 9 holiday […]

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