Coronavirus
Vietnam extends Ho Chi Minh City lockdown as COVID rages
Restrictions yet to quell pandemic in nation's commercial hub: 5 things to know
Coronavirus
Economy
New Zealand economy surged 2.8% in Q2
GDP growth beats predictions; central bank expected to lift interest rates
Coronavirus
Cambodia schools reopen as COVID vaccinations near targets
Nearly 10m adults and 2m children have had two doses, with boosters underway
Economy
China factory output and retail sales growth slow significantly
COVID-19 controls, chip shortages and pollution curbs disrupt activity
Tea Leaves
In the wake of COVID-19, reporting on Asia isn't what it used to be
Amid rising authoritarianism in Hong Kong and elsewhere, correspondents seek next regional hub
International relations
Afghanistan tops laundry list of challenges at U.N. debate
Vaccine inequality and climate change also big topics as leaders gather in person
COVID vaccines
Singapore starts booster shots as COVID cases hit 1-year high
South Korea and Thailand also eye third doses in October as WHO warns on supplies
Asia Insight
Indonesia and Philippines face persistent anti-vax hurdle
Asian hesitancy weighs as inoculation drives make progress
COVID vaccines
Japan set to overtake U.S. in COVID vaccinations
Country seeks to inoculate 80%, or all who want shots, by November
Market Spotlight
China and India send coal prices soaring amid green-energy push
Squeeze driven by short-term supply disruption and lack of long-term investment
Business trends
Japan's COVID-induced business failures up 49% in August
Restaurant and bars have been hit hardest by state of emergency
Coronavirus
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City has highest COVID death rate in region
Restrictions in commercial hub likely to stay beyond Sept. 15, experts say
Coronavirus: Free to read
Coronavirus: Week of Sept. 5 to Sept. 11, Daily cases in New Zealand more than double
Vietnam approves UAE-made Chinese jab Hayat-Vax; Toyota cuts production goal
Companies
Malaysia's Top Glove free to export to US after ban lifted
Shares get boost after company takes steps to address forced labor findings
Automobiles
Toyota cuts production target by 3% on chip and part shortages
Automaker cites Southeast Asian factories' battle with COVID-19
Interview
South Korean facial ID company seizes chance in non-touch world
Suprema CEO aims to capitalize on changing trends in bio authentication industry
Economy
Thai tourism reopening hits roadblock due to slow vaccine rollout
October or November? Government sends mixed messages on resuming travel to Bangkok
Coronavirus
Booster shot cuts hospitalizations 6 to 7-fold: Turkish minister
Health chief calls China's Sinovac effective, but urges people to get 3rd dose
Coronavirus
Japan to ease COVID restrictions, allow eateries to serve alcohol
Vaccinated people will be able to travel domestically, and large events permitted