Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 147 million and across Asia, nations are battling with the virus and looking to roll out vaccines. At the Asia Media Centre, we're helping you keep track of what's happening with a roundup of media coverage from across the region.
Vaccination rollout around the world and in Asia:
Source: ourworldindata.org
India
Hindustan Times: Biden speaks to Modi, says 'India was there for us, we'll be there for them'
Times of India: Active cases may peak at 38-48 lakh in mid-May
The Hindu: Ministry of Home Affairs asks States to impose 14-day lockdowns
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Phuket reopening still in the works
The Nation: Over 80 percent of Thai businesses struggling due to pandemic
The Thaiger: Entertainment venues linked to majority of Covid cases in Bangkok
Indonesia
Antara: Indonesia receives 3.8 million AstraZenaca shots under COVAX scheme
The Jakarta Post: Indonesia bans foreign arrivals from India
The Jakarta Globe: President slams noisy debate on homegrown vaccine
Indonesian media have reported President Jokowi is unhappy with the number of politicians voicing support for a homegrown Covid-19 vaccine.
Singapore
Channel News Asia: Singapore, Hong Kong to relaunch travel bubble on May 26
Today: Air travel bubble proposal submitted to Taiwan
Straits Times: Singapore to bar long-term pass holders, visitors travelling from India
China
Sixth Tone: With Covid-19 alarms off, China eyes huge labour day travel rush
Caixin: China expected to approve BioNTech vaccine in June
Xinhua: Southeast Asian countries benefit from China's post-pandemic rebound: media
South Korea
Yonhap News Agency: South Korea to accelerate Covid-19 vaccinations amid spiking cases
The Korea Herald: South Korea looks to Russia's Sputnik V amid vaccine shortage
The Chosun Ilbo: Little hope of more vaccines from the US
South Korea may consider purchasing Russia's Sputnik V vaccine in the wake of Covid-19 vaccine shortages. Image: Wikimedia
Japan
The Japan Times: Japan's Covid-19 death toll tops 10,000 as country battles surging virus
The Asahi Shimbun: Japan to seek short, powerful state of emergency for Tokyo, elsewhere
The Mainichi: Japan government retains economic view but warns of virus resurgence
Philippines
Philippine Star: Philippines sees 'accelerated' vaccine deliveries
Rappler: Sinovac doses in the Philippines reaches three million
Inquirer: Nothing wrong in getting Covid shots during Ramadan, Muslims told
Vietnam
SGGP Online: Vietnam to receive 60 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine in 2021
Viet Nam News: Vietnam to soon produce its own Covid-19 vaccine
Nhan Dan: Cambodia thanks Vietnam for support in Covid-19 fight
New Straits Times: Twelve new Covid clusters emerge in 24 hours
The Star: Health ministry projects more than 3000 daily cases if safety measures aren't followed
Malaysiakini: Covid-19 tracker - trends and cases
