Regional roundup: Beijing resurgence, vaccine hope

Around the world, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases nears 8,000,000. Nations across Asia are battling the virus in their own ways with varying degrees of success. At the Asia Media Centre, we've gathered media coverage from across the region as countries grapple with the pandemic.

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 around the world and in Asia

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China

Read Chinese media reports:

Caixin Global: Beijing reimposes restrictions amid virus resurgence
Sixth Tone: China's vice premier demands 'strictest' virus-tracing measures
China Daily: WHO working closely with China over COVID-19 cases

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South Korea

Read South Korean media reports:

Yonhap News Agency: New virus cases still worrisome, steady rise continuing in greater Seoul
The Korea Herald: South Korea sees rise in untraceable COVID-19 cases: KCDC
The Korea Times: COVID-19 devastates Itaewon businesses

Japan

Read Japan media reports:

The Asahi Shimbun: Abe: COVID-19 vaccine may be available around end of the year
The Japan Times: Japanese least satisfied with government aid to businesses amid pandemic, survey finds
The Japan News: Latest coronavirus data (graph)

Singapore

Read Singapore media reports:

Today: COVID-19: Where the clusters are
Channel News Asia: Phase two of reopening to start from June 19, social gatherings of up to five people allowed
Straits Times: Inbound travellers will have to pay for compulsory testing

Travellers to Singapore will have to pay for their own COVID-19 tests, as well as for a hotel during their quarantine period, if they don't have a home to isolate at. Photo: Troy Mortier on Unsplash

India

Read India media reports:

The Times of India: Coronavirus live rolling updates
Hindustan Times: Centre wants states to focus on keeping COVID-19 fatality rates low
The Hindu: Indian Council of Medical Research recommends use of faster COVID-19 testing kit

Thailand

Read Thailand media reports:

Bangkok Post: Business first, tourists later, say air chiefs
The Nation: Tourism industry will only start recovering early next year, say experts

Indonesia

Read Indonesia media reports:

The Jakarta Post: Indonesia to allow phased reopening of schools in COVID-19 'green zones': minister
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia posts more surplus as pandemic curbs raw material, capital goods import

Myanmar

Read Myanmar media reports:

Myanmar Times: Mandalay allows reopening of gyms, training centres, gem market
Frontier Myanmar: Fisheries sector calls for government rescue amid COVID-19 fallout

Myanmar had its sights set on a record-breaking year for fishery exports, until COVID-19 hit. Now, the industry is turning to the government for help. Photo: Photo by Duangphorn Wiriya on Unsplash