ASEAN to procure 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines under COVAX program

13 Sept 13:11 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN leaders committed US$10.5 million from their common Covid-19 Response Fund to procure 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses through the COVAX program.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will facilitate the purchase, with each ASEAN member expected to receive approximately one million doses by the last quarter of this year.
This initiative represents ASEAN's first collective effort to vaccinate its 654-million population, emphasizing the critical principle that “no one is safe until everyone is safe.”
Beyond vaccine procurement, ASEAN is bolstering regional health security by establishing a Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies and advancing the operationalization of the ASEAN Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.