Coronavirus
Over 60% of Asia still closed to tourists, versus 17% of Europe
COVID-wary region lags behind in reviving vital sector, data shows
Singapore
Markets
China government bond fund to launch on Singapore Exchange
ETF to let investors tap Chinese onshore bond markets using new fund structure
Arts
Seeking magic in China's 'other' Shangri-La
Travel writer Shivaji Das provides rare glimpse of Sichuan's remote Tibetan frontier
International relations
Singapore's minimum pay rule stifles hiring of Japan expats
New thresholds translate to 20% to 30% drop in job placements from abroad
Asia Insight
Cracking ASEAN's code: Inside the push for genomic medicine
Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand doctors seek funds as COVID adds new hurdle
Business trends
Business card culture fades in Asia as COVID spread cuts contact
Companies instead adopt cloud-based contact management to drive their expansion
Technology
In Jakarta suburb, Mitsubishi and Temasek unit plan smart city
High-tech community includes homes, shopping and medical services in 1 sq km
Business Spotlight
Asia's divide over TikTok: troubled in Tokyo, chilled in Manila
Reactions to security fears after US crackdown on app reflect relations with China
Retail
World's first 'floating' Apple Store opens in Singapore
Tech group prepares for post-pandemic rebound with third location in Asian hub
Transportation
Singapore Airlines to cut 4,300 jobs as COVID inflicts toll
Company cites 'uncertain future' in wake of $810m loss in April-June
