BEIJING: Dozens of people have taken part in a rare protest in the southern Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen, social media … [Read more...] about Rare protest in China tech hub over COVID-19 lockdown
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Canada ends COVID-19 entry requirements starting Oct. 1
Travelers heading to Canada will have an easier time entering the country as it drops its COVID entry requirements starting … [Read more...] about Canada ends COVID-19 entry requirements starting Oct. 1
Hong Kong prepares for surge in travel after COVID-19 curbs ease
Still, Hong Kong's Travel Industry Council expects outbound travel to surge as much as 50 per cent for the next few months, … [Read more...] about Hong Kong prepares for surge in travel after COVID-19 curbs ease
Here to stay? China’s cityscapes transformed by thousands of COVID-19 test booths
BEIJING: A thousand days since the World Health Organization (WHO) was told of a "viral pneumonia" in central China, many … [Read more...] about Here to stay? China’s cityscapes transformed by thousands of COVID-19 test booths
Daily round-up, Sep 23: Hong Kong scraps COVID-19 hotel quarantine; DBS, UOB temporarily remove fixed rate home loans
Let's get you up to speed with the day's stories. Hong Kong will end mandatory hotel quarantine from Monday (Sep … [Read more...] about Daily round-up, Sep 23: Hong Kong scraps COVID-19 hotel quarantine; DBS, UOB temporarily remove fixed rate home loans
Bhutan welcomes back tourists after COVID-19 with honey, turmeric and SIM cards
KATHMANDU: Twenty-three foreign visitors landed in Bhutan on Friday (Sep 23), the first to arrive as the Himalayan kingdom … [Read more...] about Bhutan welcomes back tourists after COVID-19 with honey, turmeric and SIM cards
Hong Kong to scrap COVID-19 hotel quarantine from Sep 26
HONG KONG: Hong Kong will end mandatory hotel quarantine for international arrivals starting from Monday (Sep 26), the city … [Read more...] about Hong Kong to scrap COVID-19 hotel quarantine from Sep 26
Japan to loosen travel restrictions imposed during COVID-19 pandemic
NEW YORK: Japan’s strict border restrictions will be loosened next month, the prime minister announced on Thursday (Sep 22), … [Read more...] about Japan to loosen travel restrictions imposed during COVID-19 pandemic
Japan to lift COVID-19 restrictions on foreign tourist arrivals
NEW YORK: Japan on Thursday (Sep 22) announced that it will lift tough COVID-19 restrictions on foreign tourists, reopening … [Read more...] about Japan to lift COVID-19 restrictions on foreign tourist arrivals
Japan to lift COVID-19 restrictions on foreign tourists from October
NEW YORK: Japan announced on Thursday (Sep 22) that it will lift tough COVID-19 restrictions on foreign tourists, reopening … [Read more...] about Japan to lift COVID-19 restrictions on foreign tourists from October
Daily round-up, Sep 22: Singapore fresh fish prices to keep increasing; analysts say Putin preparing for long war in Ukraine; Taiwan eyeing end to COVID-19 quarantine
Let's get you up to speed with the day's stories. Average prices for fresh fish from Malaysia and Indonesia have risen by … [Read more...] about Daily round-up, Sep 22: Singapore fresh fish prices to keep increasing; analysts say Putin preparing for long war in Ukraine; Taiwan eyeing end to COVID-19 quarantine
Taiwan eyes mid-October end to COVID-19 quarantine on road to reopening
TAIPEI: Taiwan aims to end its mandatory COVID-19 quarantine for arrivals from around Oct 13 and will ease other restrictions … [Read more...] about Taiwan eyes mid-October end to COVID-19 quarantine on road to reopening