China to reopen borders to foreign tourists for first time since 2020
Areas in China that required no visas prior to the pandemic will revert to visa-free entry, the foreign ministry said
Tue Mar 14 2023
Singapore to reopen borders on April 1 to all fully vaccinated travellers
Singapore's PM Lee said the republic will ease up cross-border travel substantially as the Omicron situation is now well under control.
Thu Mar 24 2022
New Zealand to reopen borders sooner than planned after years of COVID isolation
Tourists from visa-waiver countries including the United States, Britain and Singapore will now be able to visit from May 1.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Malaysia to reopen borders from April 1 - PM Ismail Sabri
The borders of the country will be reopened on April 1, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in line with the plan on entering the Transition to Endemic Phase.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Malaysia to enter 'transition to endemic' phase, reopen borders from April 1 - PM Ismail Sabri
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today announced that Malaysia will enter the 'Transition to Endemic' phase and will reopen its borders starting April 1.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Malaysia to reopen borders from April with quarantine waiver
Ismail Sabri said the country will also transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19 from next month.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Cabinet yet to discuss MPN proposal to reopen borders - PM
The Cabinet has yet to discuss the National Recovery Council (MPN)'s proposal to reopen the country's borders by March 1, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Australia's reopening plans stumble as Omicron cases rise
Australia would review plans to reopen borders to skilled migrants and students from Dec. 1.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Malaysia's plan to reopen border will bring in foreign investors
Malaysia is set to reopen its borders to international visitors in 2022, following a nearly two-year closure, and this will have an immediate impact on the property market.
Thu Nov 25 2021
Thailand to welcome vaccinated travellers from 46 low-risk countries, including Malaysia
Visitors from the 46 low-risk countries and territories will be allowed to skip mandatory quarantine.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Sydney pilots home quarantine as Australia looks to reopen border
Sydney will trial the seven-day home quarantine program later this month.
Fri Sep 17 2021
COVID-19: Singapore may reopen borders by year-end - BBC interview
Singapore is also discussing the mutual recognition of vaccine certificates with other nations.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Malaysia-Singapore border opening delayed due to spike in COVID-19 cases
The Johor government has admitted that the recent spike in COVID-19 positive cases in Malaysia, including Johor, may have delayed efforts to reopen the Malaysia-Singapore border.
Fri Nov 27 2020
IATA calls for countries to reopen borders, continue relief measures
IATA's call reflected deep industry frustration as government policies such as closed borders, travel restrictions and quarantines continue to annihilate travel demand.
Wed Sep 02 2020
COVID-19: Thailand draws up guidelines to reopen borders
Thailand is drawing up guidelines to reopen its borders for business travellers and tourists from low-risk countries.
Wed Jun 10 2020