Guide on COVID-19 Vaccination: Regulatory Issues

COVID-19, the disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spread across the globe causing severe economic and social disruption worldwide. While the world continues to see the detrimental effects of COVID-19, it also begins to welcome the unfolding global endeavour of vaccine development and deployment. The global pharmaceutical industry has announced its commitment towards developing vaccines for COVID-19, and several vaccines have since been authorised by various national regulatory authorities for public use, with vaccinations taking place in several countries across South East Asia.

This quick guide explores the various regulatory issues arising in different parts of South East Asia, briefly covering vaccine registration and administration, as well as each country’s regulatory framework, as of 20 April 2021.

For more information, click here to read the full Regional Guide.

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Cambodia,
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Singapore,
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China,
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Indonesia,
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Malaysia,
Managing Partner
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Myanmar,
Head, Competition & Antitrust and Trade
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Singapore,
Co-Managing Partner
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Thailand,
Co-Managing Partner
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Thailand,
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Partner
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Vietnam,
Partner
+84 24 3267 6127
Vietnam,

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