Stores cash in on Sakura viewing season without Covid restrictions
It is estimated that the market for cherry blossom viewing-related products will generate sales of ¥210 billion this season.
No new Covid cases in Cambodia
As of March 22, Cambodia had recorded a total of 138,721 Covid-19 cases with 135,664 recoveries and 3,056 fatalities.
Free of Covid-19 restrictions, Bali marks Nyepi New Year with colour and crowds
In previous years, pandemic restrictions limited the extent to which people could commingle.
42% of Japan’s population has Covid antibodies, survey finds
The survey also found regional differences in the percentages of people with antibodies, which can only be acquired through infection.
SK’s new Covid-19 cases at 9-month low; govt lifts mask mandate on public transport
However, the mandate will remain in place for medical facilities, pharmacies and other infection-prone places.
WHO, advisors urge China to release all Covid-related data after new research
Access to the information was restricted “apparently to allow further data updates” by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Hainan resumes visa-free travel policy
The policy, covering tourists from 59 countries, was implemented in 2018 but had been suspended due to the pandemic since March 28, 2020.
HK tourist arrivals exceed 1m for first time since 2020
The number of visitors from the Chinese mainland rose from 67,244 in December to 1,108,653 in last month (February).
Korea to lift mask mandate for public transport from March 20
The rule mandating face masks on mass transit systems is one of the last-remaining Covid-19 restrictions in the country.
To mask or not to mask: That is the question for Japan
Government recommends wearing masks on crowded trains and buses but approaches have differed among companies.