Economy
China factory activity expands for first time in four months
Purchasing Managers' Index rise points to modest recovery in virus-hit economy
Coronavirus
Transportation
China eases COVID curbs, sparking travel inquiry surge
Others urge caution over Beijing's surprise move, as limits remain in place
Retail
Isetan Mitsukoshi's overseas retreat quickens with China closure
No plans to relocate Chengdu emporium as landlord decides to sell property
Opinion
The G-20 is advancing efforts to strengthen the global health system
By recovering together, the world can recover stronger
Politics
Xi ally Li Qiang keeps Shanghai party chief job, but star fades
COVID lockdown seen hurting his chances of joining Politburo Standing Committee
Coronavirus
China cuts COVID quarantine period in half for new arrivals
Move marks significant easing in one of world's strictest virus regimes
Coronavirus
Tokyo Disney to keep admission limit post-COVID
Theme park operator brings in new attractions, ride-booking to boost revenues
Food & Beverage
Vietnam's brewers toast rising beer sales in wake of COVID
Sabeco ramps up output to meet growing demand after restrictions lifted
Food & Beverage
Japan's sashimi vending machines hook new customers
COVID brings dispensers offering steaks, sweets and late-night treats
Coronavirus
Beijing to reopen primary, secondary schools as COVID recedes
Sports activities can also resume on Monday at non-school locations
Politics
Xi Jinping to visit Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover
China president plans first trip outside mainland since COVID began
Caixin
China resumes more international flights as COVID cases ebb
Aviation authority looks to increase travel to and from Vietnam, Thailand
Opinion
Foreigners in Japan should stop whining and put a mask on
Why do some people get so agitated about helping to save lives?
Coronavirus
Chinese officials punished for changing health codes of depositors
Bank customers barred from travel to squelch complaints over blocked withdrawals
Sports
Hong Kong Sevens rugby showcase eyes kickoff after COVID delays
Fate of city's biggest sports event hinges on money-spinning food and drink sales
Coronavirus
COVID worsens gender gap in Indonesia, Pakistan: UN agency report
Study also shows women in Pacific islands affected more by vaccine misinformation
The Big Story
Inside Shanghai's COVID lockdown nightmare
China's zero-COVID policy devastated the commercial capital
Coronavirus
Macao approves new gaming law as COVID outbreak shuts city
First cases in 8 months bring gambling hub to near-halt
Coronavirus
U.N. moves biodiversity talks out of China over COVID delays
Montreal steps in to host 'urgent' nature protection summit in December
Coronavirus
ASEAN tourism on the road to business as usual
Thailand to relax mask and alcohol rules; Indonesia drops mandatory insurance