COVID-19 has not been kind to Japan's train operators. Revenues are down sharply, as people cut back on their commuting and traveling.

But, it is unlikely that the world's third-largest economy will be able to achieve herd immunity before the Summer Olympics in July.

Indonesia may expect AstraZeneca as well from the COVAX program.

In order to secure enough vaccine, the elderly might have to wait for the vaccine.

We don't want to repeat the same mistake as we did a year ago, do we?

Due to the shortage, Japan might have to revise its vaccination goal.

However, Indonesia should keep their guards up.

It is important in order for the vaccine to work properly.

Since September, it has been malfunctioning. Improvement will be made this mid-February.

Japan is struggling to fulfill its target, the mass inoculations in late February.

Entering the rainy season, Jakarta is preparing for its arch-nemesis: flood.

And, it is free.