Mount Merapi Eruption: Flight Traffic Runs Normal, Indonesia Govt’ Says
FRANCISCA CHRISTY ROSANA TEMPO.CO Fri, March 27, 2020 JAKARTA – Director-General of Air Transport of the Transportation Ministry Novie Riyanto, ensured that the eruption of Mount Merapi on Friday, March 27, 2020, will not affect flight operations in three airports located within […]
Myanma Aswe, a symbol of national spirit of Myanmar
Zon Pann Pwint The Myanmar Times Fri, Ma 17, 2020 Dewar’s “White Label” Whisky and Gilbey’s Rustan Brown Sherry advertisements were discovered in-tact in the Myanmar Aswe (Burmese Favourite co.) […]
From Kuwait to Cambodia on two wheels
Khmer Times Fri, March 20, 2020 The Kuwait motorcyclist with a local policeman in front of the Independence Monument. Supplied PHNOM PENH – The Kuwait Embassy in Phnom Penh opened […]
No ‘ogoh-ogoh’ parades, large crowds during Bali Nyepi this year
Sausan Atika and Ni Komang Erviani The Jakarta Post Tue, March 24, 2020 Less than 30 Hindus — all wearing masks — gather at Aditya Jaya Hindu temple in Rawamangun, […]
Luang Prabang to Scale Down Lao New Year Celebrations over Virus Concerns
By Taejun Kang The Laotian Times March 11, 2020 Luang Prabang plans to scale back its traditional Lao New Year festivities planned between April 13 and 16 to help prevent […]
Vietnam shutters borders with Cambodia as pandemic spreads
Sun Mesa / Khmer Times Thu, March 19, 2020 A Vietnamese security guard stands near the closed checkpoint at the Cambodia-Vietnam border in Svay Rieng province. Supplied HANOI – The […]
Visit Malaysia Year 2020 (VMY2020)cancelled
By New Straits Times March 18, 2020 Visit Malaysia Year 2020 (VMY2020) has been cancelled. -NSTP File pic KUALA LUMPUR: The Visit Malaysia Year 2020 (VMY2020) has been cancelled in […]
Vietnam imposes mandatory quarantine to all visitors from ASEAN, Europe, US
Linh Pham The Hanoi Times, Wed, March 18, 2020 HANOI – Vietnam made the move after a surge in infections in neighboring countries and Europe. Vietnam has required mandatory 14-day […]
No Visitors Past Corona at Prambanan Temple complex in Indonesia
BY : ANTARA PHOTO JAKARTA GLOBE TUE MARCH 17, 2020 A sign announcing the temporary closure of the Prambanan Temple complex in Klaten, Central Java, on Tuesday. (Antara Photo/Hendra Nurdiyansyah) […]
Borobudur sprayed with disinfectant, closed to public until late March
The Jakarta Post Tue, March 17, 2020 Borobudur sunrise. Zone I of the temple was sprayed thoroughly on Monday, particularly parts that were often touched by visitors, such as the […]
COVID-19: Indonesia suspends visa-free policy, expands ban for people from worst-hit countries
Apriza Pinandita The Jakarta Post Tue, March 17, 2020 Indonesia is set to suspend its visa exemption policy for all countries for one month and expand restrictions for people with […]
Myanmar Thingyan festivities cancelled
By Mizzima Tue, March 17, 2020 Myanmar’s annual water festival. Photo: Mizzima NAY PYI TAW – Myanmar’s government has stepped up preventive measures in confronting the coronavirus pandemic by cancelling […]
Songkran Holiday Postponed, Venues and Schools to Close in Thailand
By CTN News Chiang Raai Times Mon, March 16, 2020 BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai government plans to postpone the Songkran holiday this year to control the spread of the […]
Myanmar Govt Cancels Mass Gatherings and Thingyan Water Festival as Coronavirus Precaution
By Nyein Nyein The Irrawaddy, March 13, 2020 Local residents wait to welcome State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi ahead of her visit to Depayin, Sagaing Region to hold […]
How Vietnam sacrifices economy to protect its people?
Linh Pham The Hanoi Times Sat, March 14, 2020 Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Photo: VGP HANOI, Vietnam – Taking tough measures for the safety of people has become […]
