Asia this week: 27 May – 02 June
Summary of key events in Asia over the past week.
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2 June
🇨🇳 China
Economic boom leads to factories being ordered to shutter for days after hot weather and coal concerns exacerbate supply.
Guangzhou see coronavirus outbreak again. Many restrictions announced.
🇮🇳 India
Double-digit expansion projected in the three months ending in June. Economists warn data won’t paint full picture growth trajectory.
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Sixteen Chinese military aircraft flew over disputed waters off Sarawak. Jets were scrambled after suspicious activity detected over the South China Sea.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Salvage experts fail to tow fire-stricken Singapore-flagged container ship carrying chemicals out to sea as it started to sink Wednesday off Sri Lanka’s main port, raising fears of a marine environmental disaster.
1 June
🇧🇩 Bangladesh,🇨🇳 China and🇱🇰 Sri Lank
Allegations that Bangladesh is paying USD10 per dose while Sri Lanka is paying USD15 per dose for China's Sinopharm vaccines spark debate in both countries.
🇸🇬 Singapore
Fire on Singapore-flagged container ship off the coast of Sri Lanka extinguished after burning for more than 10 days.
31 May
🇳🇵 Nepal
WHO indicates coronavirus cases and deaths, per capita, among the highest in the world with Nepal recording around 163 cases per 100,000 people over the last week.
29 May
🇮🇳 India
Widespread resentment and fear among residents of Lakshadweep after administrator belonging to India’s governing party proposes series of regulations.
28 May
🇸🇬 Singapore
SGD 800 million dollars (USD 604 million) earmarked under 'Jobs Support Scheme' for enhanced wage subsidies and rental relief.
