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June 25, Covid-19 Update from Asia
June 30th is an approaching deadline for travel bans and lockdowns in multiple locations. Thailand and Vietnam both have border bans set to expire on the 30th of this month. Myanmar’s flight ban, Jakarta, Indonesia’s emergency response and India’s national lockdown and school closures all also expire officially on that same deadline. We can hope […]
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Thanksgiving in Asia
US Citizens have multiple options for giving thanks. While the US Thanksgiving holiday is celebrated at the end of November, the art of being thankful isn’t exclusive to America. In Asia, the Mid Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival is the time for families to come together. The festival is celebrated in countries across Asia including […]
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7 Days, 1,000 Traffic Violations
Newly installed traffic cameras in Jakarta, Indonesia catch 1,000 moving violations during the first week in operation. Not every country interprets traffic rules the same way or enforces them to the same degree. There are many countries in Asia where we recommend assignees hire a car and driver rather than make the necessary adjustments to […]