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As tourism reopens from Asia to Europe, here are the dos and don’ts of post-pandemic travel
The fully vaccinated can now pack their bags and head off overseas as many Covid-19 restrictions have eased – but there are still some dos and don’ts to bear in…
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Tourism in Asia is bouncing back, but can the rebound survive a global recession?
From Singapore to Japan, and most everywhere in between, inbound travel protocols are being relaxed. Soaring food prices, inflation and global supply chain disruptions threaten the region’s tourism rebound, however.…
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US extends tariff exemption on imported Chinese surgical masks for 6 more months
As infections rise again in the US, additional exclusions are granted for Chinese products that help prevent spread of Covid-19. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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China food security: Premier Li Keqiang says summer harvest ‘must go on’, despite virus controls
Premier Li Keqiang has urged local governments to ensure coronavirus controls do not get in the way of a smooth summer grain harvest, as inflation risks grow amid a looming…
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Coronavirus: Long Covid-19 symptoms among elderly may be ‘just part of ageing’, according to a new study
The impact on older adults is just beginning to be documented in the largest study of its kind published in leading medical journal, the BMJ; symptoms can last months or…
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Former minister accuses Starling Bank over Covid loans
Boss of Starling bank defends its efforts to prevent Covid loan fraud after public attack by Lord Agnew Former Tory minister Theodore Agnew has launched a public attack on Starling…
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Ouch! Is it all over for the underwired bra?
Lockdowns saw us switch to crop tops or even going braless. Will we ever go back to the discomfort of underwiring?12 of the best underwire-free bras It’s spring 2022. Running…
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Can China find zero-Covid wriggle room to beat GDP slowdown?
Months of lockdowns and frequent mass testing are depleting local coffers but there are no signs of a shift from pandemic controls. Read the original article at South China Morning…
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Chinese technology shares jump as Alibaba sales exceed forecasts
E-commerce company’s revenues rise 9% to 204bn yuan despite weakening economy Chinese technology shares jumped after strong results from internet companies, including better-than-expected sales at the e-commerce firm Alibaba despite…
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Hong Kong authorities could cut cross-harbour bus services next month as passengers switch to Sha Tin to Central MTR link
Franchised cross-harbour buses have lost 20,000 passengers a day since opening of MTR extension, says Assistant Commissioner for Transport Honson Yuen. Read the original article at South China Morning Post