Including Tianjin's cases, mainland China reported 699 new domestically transmitted infections for Jul 18, of which 199 were … [Read more...] about China’s Tianjin halts some businesses in fresh COVID-19 curbs
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Shanghai braces for more mass COVID-19 testing amid fresh curbs across China
BEIJING: Multiple Chinese cities are adopting fresh COVID-19 curbs, from business halts to lockdowns, to rein in new … [Read more...] about Shanghai braces for more mass COVID-19 testing amid fresh curbs across China
Green shoots of recovery in Songkhla’s tourism sector after Thai government lifts COVID-19 curbs
Songkhla is a popular tourist destination in southern Thailand and a gateway to Malaysia and Singapore. The Sadao border … [Read more...] about Green shoots of recovery in Songkhla’s tourism sector after Thai government lifts COVID-19 curbs
Beijing city mandates COVID-19 vaccinations, relaxes curbs on domestic travellers
BEIJING: China's capital on Wednesday (Jul 6) mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for most people to enter crowded venues such as … [Read more...] about Beijing city mandates COVID-19 vaccinations, relaxes curbs on domestic travellers
Eastern China cities tighten COVID-19 curbs as new clusters emerge
BEIJING: Cities in eastern China tightened COVID-19 curbs on Sunday (Jul 3) as coronavirus clusters emerge, posing a new … [Read more...] about Eastern China cities tighten COVID-19 curbs as new clusters emerge
China’s easing COVID-19 curbs spark travel inquiry surge, and caution
BEIJING: Online searches for Chinese airline tickets on domestic and international routes surged on Wednesday (Jun 29), after … [Read more...] about China’s easing COVID-19 curbs spark travel inquiry surge, and caution
Online submission of travel documents, outdoor mask mandate to be dropped as Thailand eases COVID-19 curbs
BANGKOK: From Jul 1, all travellers will no longer be required to apply for Thailand Pass or purchase travel insurance to … [Read more...] about Online submission of travel documents, outdoor mask mandate to be dropped as Thailand eases COVID-19 curbs
Hong Kong’s status undermined by COVID-19 curbs, leader Carrie Lam says
HONG KONG: Hong Kong's status as an international hub has been "undermined" by strict coronavirus border controls, outgoing … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s status undermined by COVID-19 curbs, leader Carrie Lam says
China’s consumers keep their wallets in lockdown as COVID-19 curbs ease
Chinese authorities, however, have been reluctant to spur consumption with cash handouts similar to those in developed … [Read more...] about China’s consumers keep their wallets in lockdown as COVID-19 curbs ease
Relief, caution in Beijing as city lifts COVID-19 dine-in curbs
BEIJING: After staying home for more than a month, Chen Chunmei joined a long line of customers at a popular Beijing … [Read more...] about Relief, caution in Beijing as city lifts COVID-19 dine-in curbs
Beijing to allow indoor dining, further easing COVID-19 curbs
BEIJING: Beijing will further relax COVID-19 curbs by allowing indoor dining, as China's capital steadily returns to normal … [Read more...] about Beijing to allow indoor dining, further easing COVID-19 curbs
Asia’s factory activity slows in May as China COVID-19 curbs weigh
CHINA SPILLOVER Lockdowns in China have snarled regional and global logistics and supply chains, with both Japan and South … [Read more...] about Asia’s factory activity slows in May as China COVID-19 curbs weigh