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Tokio Marine takes $400m hit from Taiwan COVID payouts
Rush of new customers leads to surge in coronavirus insurance compensation
Southeast Asian megacities host conferences to draw business travelers
Capital investment also grew as supply chain disruptions eased
Additional 4 days at home still mandatory under new rules taking effect Friday
Many of the 80,000 visitors stuck inside hotels until next Saturday, if not longer
South Korea also slips, while Cambodia and Vietnam continue to lead region
Taiyo Yuden cites China lockdowns, while Murata sees smartphone slowdown
Long-delayed tournament set for Nov. 4-6 but with strict COVID rules
Japanese major carriers failed to turn to operating profit in April-June quarter
Financial hub's economy contracts after COVID-driven 3.9% drop in Q1
Over 5,000 businesses closed, raising concerns over tourism revival
Dissatisfaction grows over government's coronavirus response
White House cites occasional 'rebound' cases among those who take Paxlovid
Businesses brace for higher labor costs on top of weak yen, inflation
Carrier warns of inflation, as it and city-state prepare for more visitors
Tokyo infections exceed 40,000 for 1st time driven by BA.5 subvariant
Chip shortage, China COVID lockdowns continue to hamper vehicle production
Proposal would aim to ease reporting burden on health care providers
Biggest wave of infections yet putting pressure on health care system
COVID shutdowns and real estate slump in China bog down rest of region
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