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Hong Kong businesses push for full reopening as quarantine ends
Underscoring the urgency, a report showed Singapore had overtaken Hong Long to become Asia’s top financial centre.
September 25, 2022
Covid-19
Asia, save China, is finally lifting its last pandemic rules
"You can’t become a hermit for the next five, 10 years, because the virus isn’t going away."
September 25, 2022
Covid-19
Hong Kong to announce end to hotel quarantine on Friday
The changes could take effect by mid-October.
September 23, 2022
Global Economy
Tourists will love the yen. Will Japan love them back?
It’s a pragmatic, if long overdue decision from the often cautious Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
September 13, 2022
Global Economy
Japan closely watching yen move, plans tourism opening: official
Japan will further relax its tourism rules for incoming overseas travellers at an “appropriate time.”
September 11, 2022
Aviation & Engineering
World's top airline shares are in Asia despite China lockdowns
Singapore Airlines was one of the aviation stocks to have advanced this year.
September 08, 2022
Covid-19
Using face masks indoors in Malaysia now optional, says Malaysian health minister Khairy
However, the public are still highly encouraged to wear face masks in the country.
September 07, 2022
Global Economy
Inflation's winners need to help out the losers
It will be companies that have benefited the most from the pandemic-induced imbalance of supply and demand.
August 28, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak goes to jail; Singapore to drop most mask requirements from Aug 29
"I hope the new balance will enable Singapore to remain a tolerant and inclusive society for many years to come." - PM Lee.
August 26, 2022
Covid-19
Mask-wearing indoors no longer required in Singapore from Aug 29; non-vaccinated travellers able to enter without SHN
Non-fully vaccinated long-term pass holders will also no longer be required to apply for approval to enter the country.
August 24, 2022