Food & Beverage Impact: Monitoring Update – Taiwan (3 APRIL 2020)

April 3, 2020 | OTHERS

The number of infections in Taiwan has been relatively well controlled. Preventative measures are being undertaken at various levels to minimise the spread of the virus. MEASURES Government takes strong measures to minimise the spread of the virus, including social...

Food & Beverage Impact: Monitoring Update – Japan (3 APRIL 2020)

April 3, 2020 | MEASURES, JAPAN

On 28 March, the Prime Minister Shinzo Abe conducted a news conference on Japan’s response to the COVID-19. MEASURES A basic response policy stipulated in the New Corona Special Measures Law was announced. The main pillars of the measures focus on the following:...

Food & Beverage Impact: Monitoring Update – South Korea (3 APRIL 2020)

April 3, 2020 | MEASURES, SOUTH KOREA

On 31 March, it was announced that, starting from 1 April, new measures will be implemented to enhance infection prevention andcontrol of entrants from abroad. MEASURES All Koreans and foreign nationals arriving from other countries should go into self-quarantine/ be...

Food & Beverage Impact: Monitoring Update – Brunei (3 APRIL 2020)

April 3, 2020 | MEASURES, BRUNEI

The Ministry of Finance and Economy announced additional measures on 30 March to aid businesses in all sectors, including individuals who are self-employed. MEASURES An additional economic relief package was introduced on 1 April which amounted to approximately BND250...

Food & Beverage Impact: Monitoring Update – Laos (3 APRIL 2020)

April 3, 2020 | OTHERS

Prime Minister’s Order No. 06/PM on Reinforcement Measures on Containment, Prevention and Full Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic was issued on 29 March. The Order will be in force from 30 March to 19 April. MEASURES The Order mandates everyone to stay at their house...