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South Korea to add more flights to China as Covid-19 travel curbs ease further
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said flights between the countries will be increased to 80 per week by the end of this month. Read the original article at South China Morning…
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Hong Kong pharmacies prepare to slash mask prices ahead of possible end to mandate, buyers reduce purchases in anticipation
Prices may be halved once requirement scrapped, according to Hong Kong General Chamber of Pharmacy vice-chairman Cheung Tak-wing. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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PR firm behind Tory pandemic response linked to Covid inquiry
Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group call this a ‘conflict of interest’ in preliminary hearing The team behind the Covid inquiry has insisted there is no conflict of interest in…
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Uber Eats is begging me to come back – but I’m out there in the real world, supermarket shopping | Emma Brockes
Post-pandemic, companies that boomed by helping us stay at home are struggling to stay afloat. Their loss is my gain There’s a pathetic but satisfying thing that occurs when you…
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Major airline caterer swaps prawns for chicken on flight menus to cut costs
Singapore’s SATS said crustaceans that used to be available on certain flights are routinely being replaced by chicken as the meat is cheaper. Read the original article at South China…
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WHO chief says agency will ‘continue to push’ to uncover Covid’s origins
The remarks come amid reports that the UN health body has abandoned investigation into pandemic’s beginnings because of challenges in conducting studies in China. Read the original article at South…
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China’s provinces spent almost £43bn on Covid measures in 2022
Third of provinces yet to publish data as country looks to revive economy after zero-Covid policy ends Chinese provinces spent more than £42.8bn on tackling Covid-19 in 2022, according to…
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EU chamber highlights measures Shanghai should undertake to attract foreign talent and businesses, undo damage of last year’s Covid-19 lockdown
Shanghai must ease visa procedures, loosen regulation of cross-border acquisitions and remove market-access barriers to restore confidence in its economy, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCham) said…
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How zero-Covid was a costly lesson for China’s local governments
Authorities throughout the country spent billions on keeping the coronavirus at bay. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Heathrow has busiest start to year since before Covid lockdowns
More than 5.4m passengers travelled through airport in January, double the 2.6m from 2022 Heathrow airport had its busiest start to the year since before the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns in…