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Hong Kong to reopen China border for some residents as Covid-19 rules eased
From September 8, residents of Hong Kong would be allowed to return to the city from mainland China or Macau without und...

Japan’s retail sales extend gains but Covid-19 challenges persist
A surge in Delta variant cases this month forced the government to widen state of emergency restrictions.

France rolls out vaccination requirement. Here’s what it means for you
As the Delta strain of Covid-19 continues to spread around the world, some governments are making proof of vaccination o...

What role do retailers have to play in the vaccine rollout?
The Australian government is now working with business leaders to accelerate its vaccine rollout. Here’s how retailers i...

India’s richest state shuts malls, cinemas as new variant spreads
The Delta variant was partly responsible for a ferocious second wave in India that triggered a flood of cases and overwh...

Analysis: Luxury retail in the post-Covid landscape
Covid-19 represents both a threat and an opportunity for international luxury brands trading in APAC. By transforming th...

Korean convenience stores start selling Covid-19 self-testing kits
Coronavirus self-test kits became available in supermarkets and convenience stores across the country Thursday as South ...

Little reason for retailers to celebrate Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble
While there are no restrictions on the purpose of travel between the two cities, it can be expected that most of the pas...

New restaurant designs pop up shaped by the pandemic
Restaurateurs in the Philippines had to innovate and rethink their approach to traditional dining.

Nike sales crimped by pandemic, shipping issues; forecast disappoints
Nike forecast "low-to-mid-teens" full-year revenue growth, falling just short of the 15.9 per cent increase in sales.