
The United States and Singapore announced new partnerships (SCMP) on climate financing, cybersecurity, and public health during a visit to Singapore by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, who emphasized the United States’ commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.
This Backgrounder examines Singapore’s role in the Indo-Pacific.
Taiwan: Taiwan began administering (Straits Times) the locally produced Medigen COVID-19 vaccine today. The shot has yet to complete phase-three trials, but phase-two trials indicated that it could have an efficacy rate of around 90 percent.