Old geopolitical foes are facing off after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but much of the world is refusing to take sides.
Tag: Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas
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How the Supply Chain Crunch is Hurting California Farmers.
As shipping companies concentrate on the most lucrative routes from China to California, almond growers are struggling to transport their wares.
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Japan Still Closed to Most Travelers, Despite Asia Reopening
Countries across region are reopening borders to tourists, but Japan continues to turn them away. And the country is not rushing to change things.
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In Asia, Coronavirus Rules Fall Away, With a Big Caveat
Daily life in the region was once regulated by a snarl of virus restrictions. That is changing fast — except in mainland China, which is still rolling out lockdowns.
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High Death Rate in Hong Kong Shows Importance of Vaccinating the Elderly
Covid has surged in a number of Asian countries that had once held the virus at bay. Vaccination levels have largely determined how deadly those waves would be.