Opinion
How Taiwan's digital democracy can help Asia thrive
Crowdsourcing for an inclusive and resilient Indo-Pacific
Coronavirus
Coronavirus
China's 'zero COVID' ambitions hamper economic recovery
Real consumption gains slow in October amid widespread pandemic curbs
Coronavirus
Malaysia's first foreign tourism bubble opens with limited buzz
Langkawi hoteliers report subdued demand as globetrotters await wider reopening
Economy
Vietnam bags greentech and vaccine investment from U.K., France
Standard Chartered, Sanofi and AstraZeneca scramble to gain foothold
Economy
Japan annualized GDP down 3% in Q3 on weak domestic demand
COVID curbs and chip shortage slam brakes but forecasters see Q4 pickup
Economy
Thailand's GDP slides back into contraction with 0.3% dip in Q3
Outlook for 2022 looks rosier with anticipated tourist inflow
Coronavirus
India to reopen for tourists Monday as it eases COVID restrictions
Good news for the hospitality sector comes as infections fall, vaccination picks up
Economy
Japan aims to resume Go To Travel campaign in mid-January
Tourism promotion scheme to last into April if COVID cases remain at low level
Coronavirus
Avigan fails to prove COVID efficacy in U.S. trials, in blow to Fujifilm
Company will continue efforts in Japan, but path to American market looks closed
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Coronavirus: Week of Nov. 7 to Nov. 13, U.S. appeals court affirms hold on Biden vaccine mandate
Northeastern Chinese city Dalian battles cluster; Philippines to mandate worker vaccinations
Economy
Japan's economic stimulus to balloon to over $350bn
Election pledges such as cash handouts boost package, raise questions on spending
Coronavirus
Japan prepares beds, booster shots in COVID lull before winter
PM Kishida secures 1.6m Merck antiviral pills to fight off possible 6th wave
Economy
Malaysia GDP slips back into contraction at -4.5% for Q3
COVID holds economy below forecasts but central bank sees rebound ahead
Business Spotlight
COVID curbs leave Asian airlines lagging their U.S. peers
Loss-hit Singapore and Japan carriers pin recovery hopes on borders reopening
Telecommunication
Singtel logs SG$954m net profit as India unit swings to profit
Singapore telecom operator banks on 5G to lift revenue for further growth
Global Management Forum 2021
Japan's Mercari to boost overseas recruiting as border reopens
CEO of online marketplace says foreign engineers account for 70% of new hires
COVID vaccines
Moderna, U.S. NIH in dispute over COVID vaccine patent rights
National institute head says its scientists deserve credit, takes case to court
Coronavirus
Indonesia, Malaysia to reopen borders for vaccinated travelers
Ismail Sabri expresses interest in Widodo's new capital city plan
Business trends
ASEAN's digital economy projected to hit $1tn by 2030
Google-led report says retail and finance to fuel growth as internet use surges