Coronavirus: Free to read
Coronavirus latest: New Zealand daily cases hit record high
U.S. FDA clears Moderna and J&J boosters; Thai September car sales dropped 19.1% on year
Coronavirus
Companies
Labor paradox leaves Vietnam factories reeling after COVID exodus
Key global supplier struggles to find workers despite millions being jobless
Coronavirus
Malaysia struggles to shake COVID stigma as ASEAN restarts tourism
Government urged to do more to persuade neighbors to welcome vaccinated citizens
Commodities
Australia iron ore output dips as COVID restrictions crimp labor
BHP and Rio Tinto struggle with lack of workers in mines and transport
Coronavirus
Two northern Chinese areas enforce lockdown in COVID outbreak
Latest wave spreads to Beijing via train passengers from northwestern region
Coronavirus
Singapore quarantine-free travel stirs hope for wider Asia revival
Philippines, Thailand also easing rules for some arrivals to spur economies
COVID vaccines
Japan startup VLP begins trial of new COVID vaccine
Shot requires smaller dose, allows faster production, CEO says
Asia Insight
Vietnam takes Sinopharm vaccines to ease Ho Chi Minh City's woes
Pandemic offers Beijing opportunity to firm ties with strategically important neighbor
Economy
Indian economy charges past prepandemic level
Global chip and energy shortages threaten lasting comeback
Coronavirus: Free to read
Coronavirus: Week of Oct. 10 to Oct. 16, U.S. OKs overseas arrivals who mixed their vaccines
South Korea to ease gathering curbs; Toyota to cut global output 15% in November
Coronavirus
U.S. to lift curbs for vaccinated foreign travelers from Nov. 8
Proof of vaccination and recent negative COVID test will be required
Transportation
Sydney to end quarantine for inoculated overseas arrivals Nov. 1
Australia PM says easing of entry controls will initially only benefit citizens
Business trends
Japan's Pasona to introduce overseas tech talent for remote work
Staffing company eyes India, South Korea and Vietnam amid lingering COVID curbs
Companies
Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing sees 3% rise in profit this fiscal year
China and Asia-Pacific markets help offset weak Japanese demand
Economy
Bali reopens to travelers from 19 countries in monthlong program
Visitors must quarantine for 5 days in designated hotels
COVID vaccines
No jab, no entry: Singapore highlights rise of vaccine mandates
New COVID rule at city-state's shopping malls adds to growing trend in Asia
Economy
Singapore surprises with monetary tightening as Q3 GDP grows 6.5%
Central bank's move follows South Korea and New Zealand; COVID clouds outlook
Economy
IMF lowers China's growth outlook to 8.0%, global average to 5.9%
Supply bottlenecks hobble pandemic recovery; fund grows worried about inflation
