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End of Covid pandemic ‘in sight’, says World Health Organization
Global weekly deaths down to 11,118 on 5 September – the lowest level since March 2020 The end of the Covid-19 pandemic is “in sight”, the World Health Organization has…
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Australians believe life is improving after lockdowns and are more confident in government, survey finds
Younger people in particular feel more positive about their lives, latest Covid Impact Monitoring study shows Get our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcast Australians believe…
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End of Covid-19 pandemic is in sight, WHO chief says
The comment was the most optimistic from the UN health agency since it declared an international emergency over the coronavirus in March 2020. Read the original article at South China…
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Government facility or hotel room? For arrivals who test positive in Hong Kong, choice is easy
Many travellers say they worry about the quality of government facilities like Penny’s Bay. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Taiwan approves tourism guidelines but health authority says plan to reopen border must wait until Covid cases drop
Reopening is a step closer after guideline proposed by Tourism Bureau to allow travel agencies to organise inbound and outbound tours is approved. Read the original article at South China…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong bakery chain Crostini closes all 15 retail stores, leaving behind disgruntled customers
Customers who bought prepaid vouchers, including ones who purchased them for weddings, left angry and confused. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Indigenous protest planned on national day of mourning – as it happened
New South Wales government ‘ready and willing’ to discuss bringing rebel LIV golf tour to Australia Australia must set higher climate ambitions ‘to avert impending disaster’, Pacific island leaders say…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong ‘to review rules’ for issuing provisional vaccine passes to travellers after tourist brags about lax jab requirements
Source says authorities considering raising jab threshold for temporary vaccine pass, with health expert arguing move would ensure everyone is treated equally. Read the original article at South China Morning…
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Niseko hotels booked up as Japan’s reopening draws tourists from Singapore, Malaysia, elsewhere
Tokyo has hinted it may further ease travel curbs, with Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara saying the country hopes to reopen in time for autumn and winter activities. Read the…
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Greater Bay Area’s ‘proptech’ growth is stymied by the lack of tech-savvy real estate professionals, survey finds
To tackle this challenge, companies, start-ups, government bodies and academia should increase collaboration on talent development especially among the youth, Ernst & Young said in the survey. Read the original…