Coronavirus
Hong Kong, Japan eye rebound after ending COVID travel curbs
Shaky growth in China and worldwide dim hopes for post-pandemic bounce
Coronavirus
Economy
Vietnam GDP grows 13.67% in Q3 on brisk exports to U.S.
Big leap also benefited from year-earlier contraction and consumer spending
Travel & Leisure
EV charging stations in Japan get boost from top travel agency JTB
Nationwide network of 5,000 locations to provide data on post-pandemic tourism
Coronavirus
Japan details October's full tourism reopening: 6 things to know
All 68 visa exemptions restored; vaccines on WHO emergency list will be accepted
Economy
Thailand lifts key rate by 25 basis points to 1% to curb inflation
Central bank eyes gradual tightening, with economy still on recovery course
Coronavirus
Japan's Shionogi says COVID pill reaches Phase 3 milestone
Success in trial of COVID treatment lifts shares 2.5% in Wednesday trade
Markets
Macao casino shares surge as China green lights tour groups
Sands China, operator of The Venetian, up nearly 16% on recovery hopes
Travel & Leisure
Japan's travel and retail sectors buoyed by border reopening plan
Recovery still a long way off as Chinese tourists remain stuck at home
Coronavirus
Malaysia's health minister urges ASEAN pandemic 'playbook'
Khairy Jamaluddin says bloc could avoid border closures, improve vaccine access
Coronavirus
Thailand to end COVID-19 emergency in bid to jump-start economy
Order had been seen as tool for PM Prayuth to control protesters
Coronavirus
Japan's reopening poised to deliver vital GDP boost
Weak yen expected to draw visitors looking for affordable trips
Coronavirus
Hong Kong scraps quarantine in hotels as business hub reopens
Mandatory stay being replaced by 3 days self-monitoring from Sept. 26
Travel & Leisure
Bhutan reopens with $200 tourist tax in test for sustainable travel
Sky-high daily levy worries pandemic-battered tourism operators
Opinion
COVID is undermining China's bold plan for universal health care
Costs of mass testing, vaccination and treatment are draining insurance funds
Coronavirus
Japan to allow visa-free individual tourists from Oct. 11
Kishida announces full reopening as weak yen gives visitors extra incentive
Politics
China signals support for foreign investment after virus curb fury
Multinationals threaten to cut investment or leave over zero-COVID rules
Opinion
Global partnerships needed to protect against future pandemics
Japanese government support boosts efforts to develop new health technologies
Coronavirus
Taiwan set to ditch quarantine restrictions for arrivals
Government says it aims to end most curbs from around Oct. 13
Business trends
Malaysian glove makers hit by supply glut and higher costs
Top Glove reports first post-IPO quarterly loss with no upturn in sight
Travel & Leisure
Hyatt Hotels to open Japan hot spring inns to soak up inbound demand
Its first traditional resort to open in 2025 for post-pandemic tourism
