Coronavirus
Tokyo's daily COVID cases top 5,000, 1st time since late April
Capital's alert raised to 2nd highest, while Osaka infections double in a week
Coronavirus
Economy
Vietnam targets 7% GDP growth this year, investment minister says
Nguyen Chi Dung's latest mark beats previous official range of 6-6.5%
Coronavirus
Hong Kong lawmaker who met Xi Jinping tests positive for COVID
Steven Ho had tested negative before meeting Chinese president on Thursday
Society
Post-COVID dating: Japan app pulls romance back from cyberspace
Tapple teams with amusement park for events to help couples bond in person
Coronavirus
China hotels consolidate in wake of zero-COVID lockdowns
High overhead costs and weak traffic force smaller operators to sell
Automobiles
Tesla Q2 deliveries fall on China's COVID-related shutdown
Total production also dropped 15.3% to 258,580 vehicles from the first quarter
Travel & Leisure
Philippine developer DoubleDragon to build hotel in Hokkaido
First overseas Hotel 101 inn aimed at post-COVID demand in Japan's Niseko area
Economy
China factory activity expands for first time in four months
Purchasing Managers' Index rise points to modest recovery in virus-hit economy
Transportation
China eases COVID curbs, sparking travel inquiry surge
Others urge caution over Beijing's surprise move, as limits remain in place
Retail
Isetan Mitsukoshi's overseas retreat quickens with China closure
No plans to relocate Chengdu emporium as landlord decides to sell property
Opinion
The G-20 is advancing efforts to strengthen the global health system
By recovering together, the world can recover stronger
Politics
Xi ally Li Qiang keeps Shanghai party chief job, but star fades
COVID lockdown seen hurting his chances of joining Politburo Standing Committee
Coronavirus
China cuts COVID quarantine period in half for new arrivals
Move marks significant easing in one of world's strictest virus regimes
Coronavirus
Tokyo Disney to keep admission limit post-COVID
Theme park operator brings in new attractions, ride-booking to boost revenues
Food & Beverage
Vietnam's brewers toast rising beer sales in wake of COVID
Sabeco ramps up output to meet growing demand after restrictions lifted
Food & Beverage
Japan's sashimi vending machines hook new customers
COVID brings dispensers offering steaks, sweets and late-night treats
Coronavirus
Beijing to reopen primary, secondary schools as COVID recedes
Sports activities can also resume on Monday at non-school locations
Politics
Xi Jinping to visit Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover
China president plans first trip outside mainland since COVID began
Caixin
China resumes more international flights as COVID cases ebb
Aviation authority looks to increase travel to and from Vietnam, Thailand
Opinion
Foreigners in Japan should stop whining and put a mask on
Why do some people get so agitated about helping to save lives?
