SINGAPORE/MANILA -- Asian nations have picked up the pace of their economic reopening as the omicron variant of the coronavirus loses steam against rising vaccinations and natural immunity.
Malaysia, South Korea drop outdoor mask restrictions in step toward normalcy

Singapore has eliminated almost all its coronavirus-related restrictions except for requiring that masks be worn indoors. © Reuters
SINGAPORE/MANILA -- Asian nations have picked up the pace of their economic reopening as the omicron variant of the coronavirus loses steam against rising vaccinations and natural immunity.