APAC September Headline News

Here is a list of top non-Japan APAC stories to take note of in the month of September.

All Asia-Pacific

COVID-19 and TCM: Thailand and Laos embrace China-approved Lianhua Qingwen Capsule product

China

COVID-19: TCM Lianhua Qingwen speeds up recovery but no effect in preventing conversion to severe cases – two-week RCT

It’s official: China adds three TCM formula to COVID-19 standard therapy

Jordan

Combined vitamin D3 and omega-3 supplementation may have bone, heart and kidney benefits

Singapore

Singapore COVID-19 study: Vitamin B12, D and magnesium supplementation reduces severity in older patients

The Philippines

Coconut and COVID-19: Philippines studying antiviral properties of coconut oil as potential treatment

Vitamin C and COVID-19: Philippines health authorities to supply supplements to school children

COVID-19 vitamin surge: Panic-buying of popular brands in Philippines raises inventory fears