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Taiwan opts for ‘step-by-step’ reopening to mainland China, Hong Kong
Citing intimidation from Beijing, Taipei’s council for cross-strait policy says some restrictions will remain in place, but visits for family, funerals and business will be allowed. Read the original article…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong parents urged to get young children inoculated ahead of vaccine pass scheme expansion
About 50,000 unvaccinated children are set to be barred from entering restaurants and other premises covered by the scheme. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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New round of Hong Kong consumption vouchers to be handed out from Saturday; experts predict more cash will be spent on travel after hotel quarantine axed
Economist predicts more spending with airlines and travel agencies, instead of on retail and restaurant sectors in Hong Kong. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Government defends using public funds for Boris Johnson Partygate legal advice
Exclusive: Edward Argar offers first public explanation for use of taxpayers’ money on Lord Pannick report Politics live – latest updates The government has defended using taxpayers’ money to foot…
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Covid might have changed people’s personalities, study suggests
Younger adults became more prone to stress and less trusting, say US researchers The impact of the Covid pandemic may have been so deep that it altered people’s personalities, according…
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Coronavirus: Chinese medicine may help relieve ‘long Covid’ symptoms such as fatigue, Hong Kong study shows
First and largest study shows traditional therapy helped patients suffering from fatigue, coughing and shortness of breath. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong home prices fell in August to lowest since February 2019, unlikely to be boosted by ‘0+3’ quarantine relaxation
The prices of homes in Hong Kong fell by 2.26 per cent in August to their lowest level in three-and-a-half years, and are unlikely to get much support from the…
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Fake Covid jab exemptions: government bans 7 doctors accused of issuing fake certificates from taking part in vaccine programme
Police earlier arrested six doctors on suspicion of falsely issuing exemption certificates without proper consultation, while seventh practitioner still wanted by force. Read the original article at South China Morning…
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Bali’s digital nomad visa – what’s going on? Indonesia raises hopes again this month, but the saga continues
Hopes were raised once again over Indonesia introducing a digital nomad visa this month, but whether for Bali or elsewhere, a remote work permit has failed to transpire. Read the…
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Link Reit eyes more property in Australia, entry into Japan and Singapore, as it seeks to diversify from Hong Kong
Rising interest rates are creating more potential investment opportunities for Asia’s largest real estate trust as it pursues greater international diversification. Read the original article at South China Morning Post