...Joshua Kurlantzick Southeast Asia was one of the first regions hit by the spread of COVID-19. The region’s public health response varied, with some states like Vietnam proving models for the world, while others, like Indonesia and the Philippines, faltered badly. However, they have generally taken...

... of the University of California 2020 ASEAN Southeast Asia COVID-19 pandemic public health Aside from the high number of lives lost, the most serious impact of the pandemic has been on the global economy. The forced lockdowns froze business activities and rattled supply chains, causing millions of job...