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Hospitals in Beijing, northern China grapple with rise in respiratory illn
Updated : 13 hours, 16 min ago IST
Wait times to consult doctors stretch for hours, with hundreds of patients waiting in queues at some children's hospitals in major cities of northern China, CNN reported.
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Crime surges in Japan as Covid restriction ease
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The number of crimes recorded in Japan in the first six months of 2023 increased by more than 20 percent compared to the same period in 2022, amid the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, according to police data, Kyodo News Agency reported.
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China's slow economic recovery, deflation fears driving down stock prices,
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Chinese economy bounced back after the government lifted its zero-COVID-19 restrictions in December. However, the recovery of the Chinese economy has lost steam.
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Eid preparations in full swing in JK, markets abuzz with festive spirit
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, markets in Jammu and Kashmir are bustling with activity as people prepare for the joyous occasion. After a year of Covid-19 restrictions, there is a sense of relief as the region is currently free from any pandemic-related limitations.
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First protest held in Hong Kong in two years under strict rules
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Hong Kong held the first authorized protest on Sunday against the government since lifting of major COVID-19 restrictions over the proposal for reclamation in the district for construction or relocation of obnoxious facilities, according to The Standard, A Hong Kong-based free newspaper.
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Farmers in Bhutan's Samdrup Jongkhar fetch good ginger price
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With the Covid-19 restrictions well and truly lifted, farmers in Samdrup Jongkhar have been able to fetch good prices for their ginger. Indian traders are now allowed to come into Samdrup Jongkhar to buy ginger helping farmers fetch a minimum of Nu 30 for a kilogram of ginger, Bhutan Live re
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Asia to drive global growth in 2023: Report
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Asia's large emerging market economies will drive global growth in 2023, led largely by a gradual economic rebound in mainland China due to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
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Bhutan to celebrate King Jigme Wangchuck's 43rd birthday on Wednesday
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The day will be celebrated in full swing after three years of COVID-19 restrictions. All 20 Dzongkhags, Bhutan's primary subdivisions, will begin the day with prayers and butter lamp offerings for the long life of His Majesty.
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China resumes regular passenger traffic with Hong Kong despite Covid surge
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China and Hong Kong resumed regular passenger traffic on Sunday, ending almost three years of self-imposed Covid-19-related restrictions, even as the second largest economy faces a huge spike in Covid cases.
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Return to offices post Covid propels office space demand in India: Report
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, pent-up demand, and a gradual acceleration of return-to-office plans propelled leasing momentum in India in 2022.
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Covid surge in China hits its commercial hub Guangzhou, dents economic pre
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China's reversal of its Covid-19 restrictions in early December was meant to help places like Guangzhou. But the chaotic approach has contributed to a tsunami of infections that has swept across the nation, overwhelming hospitals and funeral parlours.
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Rameswaram island celebrates Christmas after 2 pandemic years
Updated : 11 months ago IST
This is their first full-fledged celebration after a gap of two years due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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