Japan immigration
Over 370,000 foreigners waiting to enter Japan due to COVID curbs
Government still cautious on opening borders despite labor shortage concerns
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
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
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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
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
Coronavirus
Merck on path to bring COVID treatment pill to Japan
Japanese pharma sector works on own coronavirus drug candidates
COVID vaccines
India uses drones to deliver COVID vaccines to remote places
Technology could allow government to administer over 10m shots per day
COVID vaccines
China's global vaccine gambit: Production, politics and propaganda
How Beijing has shaped the world's COVID immunization drive
Coronavirus
Thailand to lift quarantine for vaccinated visitors in November
Reopening starts with 10 nations, Prayuth says, likely including U.S. and China
Coronavirus
Singapore's upcoming leaders tested as COVID wave rattles public
PM hopefuls in tight spot between virus containment and vow to unchain economy
Coronavirus
Singapore allows quarantine-free travel to major countries starting Oct. 19
Reaching COVID 'new normal' could take six months, PM says
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Coronavirus: Week of Oct. 3 to Oct. 9, Singapore hits record for new infections
Hong Kong logs first local case in 52 days; Japan buys 120m Pfizer booster doses
Companies
Japanese rail group Seibu to sell construction unit amid COVID slump
Company accelerates asset sales as commuters and vacationers stay home
Companies
Vietnam's COVID-battered supply chains on shaky road to recovery
Factories reopen but labor exodus and lockdown risks keep suppliers on edge
COVID vaccines
240m COVID vaccine doses at risk of waste in Japan, U.S. and Europe
Logistical hurdles hinder redistribution of shots before shelf life runs out