Indonesians cautiously optimistic about COVID-19 vaccines as new deals secured

14 Sept 10:10 Key points summarised by AI

Indonesia finalizes major COVID-19 vaccine deals with Pfizer and AstraZeneca, poised to secure 50 million doses from each, adding to its extensive procurement strategy.
Despite the government's efforts to secure over 329 million vaccine doses, citizens express cautious optimism, questioning the rapid development and long-term efficacy of the new COVID-19 vaccines.

ASEAN envoy to visit Myanmar starting Wednesday

Yesterday 08:32 Key points summarised by AI

**Humanitarian Mission:** An ASEAN special envoy, led by Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Teresa Lazaro, will visit Myanmar to expand humanitarian access and engage with local and national officials.
**Aid Focus:** The delegation, including experts from the AHA Centre, will assess humanitarian needs in conflict-hit regions like Shan State, aiming to streamline aid delivery.
**No Suu Kyi Engagement:** Despite recent positive developments for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the envoy's visit will not include a meeting with her, as no such arrangement was made.
**Unfulfilled Consensus:** While Myanmar establishes an ASEAN Affairs Coordinating Committee and its own roadmap, ASEAN reiterates that the bloc's Five-Point Consensus remains unfulfilled, leading to continued exclusion of Myanmar's political appointees from high-level meetings.