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Is the slow vaccine rollout a cause for concern?

Asia’s vaccine rollout has got off to a slow start. This is not a big concern in countries that have contained the virus and where social distancing is not a drag on growth such as Taiwan and China. But in Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, the slow vaccine rollout means that restrictions will need to remain in place for longer, holding back the economic recovery.

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