World Thailand plans to reopen southern border dates next month The Thai Government is planning to reopen border checkpoints in the deep South by December 16 to promote tourism amid the reducing daily COVID-19 infection number. World Malaysia strengthens COVID-19 control to revive economy Efforts of the Malaysian government to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic is beginning to prove effective as a result of the cooperation of all parties as well as the implementation of effective strategies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. World Philippines: President's longtime aide runs for president Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's longtime aide-turned-senator Christopher Go on November 13 turned to run for president in the 2022 elections. World Malaysia: majority of COVID-19 deaths related to diabetes, high blood pressure Malaysia's Ministry of Health on November 14 reported that majority of deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in the country were related to those with underlying diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

Source: Viet Nam News November 14, 2021 23:37 UTC