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Vaccine woes in Philippines, pandemic takes ‘wind out of Dutch politics’ & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

India considers long-term economic ties with the Philippines, to boost Indo-Pacific initiative

In an effort to reduce China’s influence in ASEAN’s third-largest economy, the Modi government is planning to make rapid inroads in the Philippines.

China to donate 500,000 Covid vaccine doses to Philippines as ties improve

China's foreign minister made the pledge while on a week-long Southeast Asia trip that includes stops in Indonesia and Myanmar, at a time of lingering tensions in the South China Sea.

Duterte says presidency not for women, tells daughter not to run in next Philippine election

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has a history of making vulgar and sexist comments, said he doesn’t intend to extend his six-year term.

BrahMos’ ‘first import destination’ Philippines hints deal may be delayed, cites Covid hit

Roman Babushkin, the Deputy Chief of Mission at Russian Embassy in India, had said this month that BrahMos Aerospace was looking at exporting the missiles to other countries.

Philippines to store Covid vaccines in military camps

The government is also in talks with private companies for use of their cold storage facilities, said Carlito Galvez, chief implementer of policies to stem Covid outbreak.

World’s strongest storm in 2020 super typhoon Goni makes landfall in the Philippines

The typhoon first hit land before dawn Sunday over Catanduanes province and pummeled Albay. Moving west at 25 kilometers an hour, it is expected to exit land tonight or Monday.

Philippines gets tough on China after years of cosying up, leans back on old ally America

Philippines has recently started to shift back toward the US as China becomes more assertive in South China Sea and the Philippine economy suffers due to Covid-19.

Philippines expects to approve Covid vaccine starting 2021 second quarter

This is a 'practical and realistic timeline' as vaccines will go through registration then clinical trials for a number of months, says Maria Rosario Vergeire, Health Undersecretar.

What South China Sea arbitration is, and why Australia, India are getting more vocal about it

Chinese and Australian envoys to India got into an argument on 2016 South China Sea arbitration last week, bringing focus back on China’s refusal to accept it.

On Camera

That one sentence from US central bank changed gold prices

Central bank communication now holds as much significance as central bank action. A single clause in a press conference can move markets more than a 25-basis-point adjustment.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.