Japan was one of the last countries in the world to keep its borders shut to foreign tourists because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but that is slowly changing. The government is cautiously taking steps to revive tourism. But in a crucial election year and with the border restrictions popular among voters, it's a tricky balancing act for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. We speak to Professor Seijiro Takeshita from the University of Shizuoka.
Also, after Malaysia bans chicken exports, people in Singapore wonder if their country's paltry poultry supplies are sufficient.
Finally, Thailand is praised for its conservation of wild tigers, but criticised for its treatment of captive ones. Activists say the animals are being exploited.
