The Big Story
Self-isolated: China's lonely zero-COVID battle in spotlight as Xi seeks third term
As 20th Party Congress approaches, China appears trapped by draconian anti-virus policies
World Cup host Qatar on top; 'zero COVID' China stuck in middle of pack
Singapore, Taiwan rise after further relaxing rules
South Korea also slips, while Cambodia and Vietnam continue to lead region
Cases on the rise again in Japan and Indonesia due to new subvariants
Cambodia and South Korea lead Asia while Taiwan slips to 113th place
South Korea ranking soars as infections plunge and mobility curbs ease
Cambodia rebounds to No. 2 but Thailand and Hong Kong sink further
City falls 87 spots as omicron sets records; Cambodia, Malaysia also drop
Omicron-hit Philippines down 45 places as ASEAN members diverge
With omicron's arrival, costs of zero-tolerance measures may outweigh benefits
Europe also struggles while holidays pose crucial tests for China, Japan
Region's overall cases fall, bucking global trend; South Korea, Vietnam struggle
Region's most-vaccinated countries diverge in ranking, at least for now
Beijing's strict approach limits mobility; ASEAN states lag despite faster jabs
Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar and Thailand occupy last four spots
Southeast Asian countries languish in monthly ranking of recovery progress
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