Coronavirus
Omicron to quadruple Thai COVID numbers in best case
Health ministry forecast says up to 30,000 daily infections possible
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Coronavirus
Indonesia detects first locally transmitted omicron case
Man had no recent history of foreign travel or contact with overseas travelers
Economy
China GDP forecast to grow 5.1% in 2022: Nikkei survey
Property woes, COVID uncertainties main concerns among economists
Coronavirus
Australia COVID infections hit high as omicron strains politics
Over 11,000 new cases, mandatory self-isolation threaten reopening plans
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U.S. halves isolation for asymptomatic COVID cases to 5 days
Authorities change guidance based on 'protection provided by vaccination'
Asia Insight
From Myanmar to AUKUS to BTS: Newsmakers that shaped Asia in 2021
As COVID raged, the security landscape shifted and superstars made their mark
Coronavirus
Australia logs first omicron death, sticks to reopening plan
Hospitalization rates still low, authorities say
Market Spotlight
Asia's lesser-known tech manufacturers shine in 2021 stock market
Chinese education companies are biggest losers; Alibaba and Tencent tumble
Interview
International travel bans don't work for COVID, ex-CDC chief says
Regular and repeated testing crucial, but not blanket shutdowns, Robert Redfield argues
Politics
Japan's Kishida sees approval rating climb to 65%
88% of public supports measures to close borders to foreigners
Media & Entertainment
2 more members of K-pop group BTS test positive for COVID-19
Rapper RM and vocalist Jin latest infected by virus, following Suga
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Coronavirus: Week of Dec. 19 to Dec. 25, cases in China's Xi'an hit high for year
Japan approves Merck's oral pill; South Korea's serious infections reach record
Coronavirus
Omicron spells new test for Morrison ahead of Australia election
PM stresses 'personal responsibility' over lockdowns as cases set records
International relations
Japan and U.S. to move 2+2 security talks online over omicron
Kishida weighs trips to Australia and India as hope for Biden summit recedes
Coronavirus
Japan OKs Merck's oral COVID pill molnupiravir
Treatment drug already approved in nations including U.S., U.K. and Philippines
Economy
China considering lowering 2022 growth target to 5.5%-6%
President Xi aims to spur demand, increase jobs before CCP congress in the fall
Politics
Japan's cabinet approves largest-ever budget for next fiscal year
COVID measures, defense, social security top priorities under $940bn plan
COVID vaccines
Sinovac booster insufficient against omicron, study shows
China COVID vaccine fails to produce enough antibodies: Hong Kong universities
Coronavirus
U.S. forces not tested for COVID at home found infected in Japan
227 positive cases at Okinawa's Camp Hansen after ignoring Tokyo rules on testing
Coronavirus
China puts 13m residents in lockdown ahead of Beijing Olympics
Northern city of Xi'an faces harshest curbs following COVID spike