Other countries in South-East Asia will follow Thailand’s lead in 2022, up to a point. They will open only popular tourist hotspots to visitors and, even then, only to some nationalities.

The Lowy Institute has unveiled its first South-East Asia Aid Map, which tracks financing for more than 100,000 development projects funded by almost 100 countries and international organisations ...

Many flag bearers for the 2024 Paris Olympics have been announced ahead of the opening ceremony, which will be held on the Seine with boats arranged for each national delegation.