Singaporean firm invents 60-second breathalyzer COVID-19 test
A pilot clinical trial of a new breathalyzer COVID-19 test has shown more than 90% accuracy but it’s a long road ahead to commercial production and widespread use.
Tourism
Bali’s economy struggles to survive without tourists
Bali’s economic lifeline was severed when the Indonesian government officially closed borders on March 20. Now, after seven months without tourists, the island is struggling to survive.
Collaboration and flexibility key to reviving ASEAN’s tourism industry
COVID-19 put tourism in Southeast Asia on hold. ASEAN economies need their tourism sectors to get moving again once restrictions are lifted—but it will take time and a flexible approach.
Boat races and night runs: Is Brunei doing enough to build a sustainable tourism industry?
Brunei’s Tourism Development Department wants to attract 278,000 visitors in 2018. Is it doing enough to boost visitor numbers and develop a lasting, sustainable tourism sector?
[Brief] Indonesia embraces disruption in hospitality sector; Airbnb to expand rapidly in ASEAN’s largest economy
Online hospitality disruptor Airbnb has announced plans to expand their business in Indonesia.
Easing visa requirements, boosting tourism in the Pacific region
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailTourism is an important economic sector for many developing countries in the Pacific, and set to to remain so for the foreseeable future, as visitor…