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Shares gain in Asia after China relaxes more COVID rules

Shares have advanced in Asia after China announced it would relax more of its pandemic restrictions despite widespread outbreaks of COVID-19 that are straining its medical systems and disrupting economic activity

The Independent UK

City a top 10 NYE party spot

Bangkok has been named among the top 10 destinations in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve this year as it booms back to life after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a CNN report.

Bangkok Post

Travel firms brace for getaway bonanza as Brits look to lock in dream 2023 getaway

Travel firms are reportedly bracing for a surge of bookings in a getaway bonanza come new year as holidaymakers up and down the country look to lock in their dream 2023 getaways

Daily Mirror

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Insurance upheaval

A huge number of Covid-19 insurance lump-sum claims, spurred by the peak of the pandemic in 2021 and early this year, caused the closure of four insurance companies -- Asia Insurance, The One Insurance, Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance -- as they did not have sufficient capital reserves to pay…

Bangkok Post

Rolling with the punches

This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand,…

Bangkok Post

Climate change is making us sick

A day before the latest United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) began, a group of global experts convened by The Lancet published a report about the adverse health effects of climate change. Their conclusion was as jarring as it was straightforward: human health is at the mercy of fossil fuels.

Bangkok Post

Thailand hosts Apec summit 2022

The Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit held last month was the first global event Thailand had held since the outbreak of the pandemic.

Bangkok Post

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California State University enrollment rebounds after COVID, but some have a long way to go

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Applications and enrollment in the California State University system have leveled after sharp declines during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tribune News Service

People in tears as much-loved independent cafe closes down after 27 years

Le Rendez-Vous closed its doors for the last time on Christmas Eve after being impacted by the cost of living crisis, the coronavirus pandemic and a lack of footfall

Wales Online

Prince George makes adorable gesture to Prince Louis at Christmas service

The brothers were joined by many members of the royal family as they took part in their first Christmas Day walk and church service since the pandemic on Sunday.

Edinburgh Live

China to scrap COVID quarantine rule for inbound travellers

China will stop requiring inbound travellers to go into quarantine starting from Jan. 8, the National Health Commission said on Monday in a major step towards easing curbs on its borders, which have been largely shut since 2020.

Reuters

Boxing Day hunts take place for first time since pandemic

Anti-hunt groups tried to prevent a number of prominent meets from going ahead this year

Wales Online

Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing roles?

A British historian, an Italian archaeologist and an American preschool teacher share a prominent pandemic bond: They’re each credited with describing, naming and helping bring long COVID into the public’s consciousness in early 2020

The Independent UK

India well positioned to continue to be fastest growing major economy next year: N Chandrasekaran

NEW DELHI: India is well positioned to continue to be the fastest-growing major economy next year, which may mark the lowest global growth since the millennium began barring the pandemic and the global financial crisis, according to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran.

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Masking up by choice: Colleges see hope against flu as students continue pandemic practices

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Katie Jordan suspects she never once wore a mask.

Evening Standard

Has the race for space been run? Number of Londoners buying homes outside capital slows to pre-pandemic level

This year nearly 20,000 fewer home purchases outside of the capital were made by exiting Londoners

Bangkok Post

Why This Housing Downturn Isn't Like the Last One

The pandemic housing boom is over. The bust will look nothing like the last one.

Salon

COVID dread for immigration detainees

For the roughly 30,000 people living in the country’s network of immigration facilities, COVID remains a threat

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Inverse

'Glass Onion' can't figure out what kind of pandemic movie it is

We've seen countless movies try to take on the Covid-19 pandemic, but there's no flawless way to make it work.

The New Daily

How Australia is recovering from the pandemic’s migration slow down

During the early stages of the pandemic we experienced negative net overseas migration for the first time since World War II in 2020/21.

Al Jazeera

Christmas returns to Bethlehem after two years of COVID curbs

Tourists flock to the occupied West Bank city to celebrate Christmas after pandemic restrictions were lifted.

Evening Standard

Government to launch bid to encourage over-50s to end early retirement

Around 630,000 have left the workforce since 2019 and employment figures are still not back to pre-pandemic levels

The Independent UK

Hong Kong leader aims to reopen border with China next month

Hong Kong’s leader says China has agreed to a reopening of the city’s border with the mainland, which has been largely closed by pandemic restrictions

The Independent UK

Bethlehem rebounds from pandemic, lifting Christmas spirits

The biblical town of Bethlehem is gearing up for what residents hope will be a merry Christmas

Bangkok Post

Outbound travellers surge to 3-year high

The New Year holiday is expected to see 33,400 Thais travelling overseas every day, increasing from an average of 28,000, mainly driven by pent-up demand from years of the pandemic, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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