Malaysia reversed its decision to continue using the AstraZeneca vaccine, following a report from the European Medicines Agency which confirmed the link between the use of the vaccine and a blood-clotting side effect. The government will review and issue a decision in two weeks. The Philippines suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for individuals below 60 years old for two weeks as a safety precaution for the same reason. Indonesia allocated 40 million doses of Sinopharm, CanSino, and Gamaleya vaccines for its Gotong Royong private-company-led vaccination scheme. Cambodia vaccinated almost all of its armed forces personnel and issued a new decree mandating vaccination for all eligible government officials. Singapore on 11 April reported its first confirmed local Covid-19 case in a workers’ dormitory since 28 February; the individual had been fully vaccinated prior to being tested positive. Vietnam's economy is set to grow at 6.5% this year, above the ASEAN average of 4.9%, according to the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook report. The US on 7 April imposed sanctions on Myanmar state gem company Myanmar Gems Enterprise to deprive the military government of a key financial source. Read the full bulletin here