Asia this week: 27 May – 02 June
Summary of key events in Asia over the past week.
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Summary of key events in Asia over the past week.
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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.
Double-digit expansion projected in the three months ending in June. Economists warn data won’t paint full picture growth trajectory.
Sixteen Chinese military aircraft flew over disputed waters off Sarawak. Jets were scrambled after suspicious activity detected over the South China Sea.
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.
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.
Fire on Singapore-flagged container ship off the coast of Sri Lanka extinguished after burning for more than 10 days.
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.
Widespread resentment and fear among residents of Lakshadweep after administrator belonging to India’s governing party proposes series of regulations.
SGD 800 million dollars (USD 604 million) earmarked under 'Jobs Support Scheme' for enhanced wage subsidies and rental relief.