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Forced to abandon its draconian policy, Beijing’s unconvincing narrative cannot hide its lack of preparation
‘Closed loop’ system to protect employees and production likely to be overwhelmed
Authorities say they will boost vaccination rates but analysts warn of ‘messy’ exit strategy
Jakarta hopes workforce with higher grades will help win business lost by China
State-run enterprises minister Erick Thohir seeks to merge sprawling SOEs into super companies
The economy is prospering despite the sense of crisis elsewhere but the country’s politics could become more unstable
Leader of south-east Asia’s largest economy wants to buy cheaper fuel to tame soaring energy costs
The world-class routes on this Tour de Hong Kong take in traditional villages, a giant Buddha and water buffalo — and while the climbs can be intense, the rewards are spectacular views and speedy descents
Political pressures and budget deficits spark fears territory might need to raise revenue
The demise of a famous watering hole symbolises Beijing’s crackdown on free speech in the territory
Authorities are investigating schoolteachers for stirring up their pupils
The region’s wealthy reflect on succession, creating liquidity to fund new opportunities and private jets
Detentions are latest crackdown on opposition in city after passing of security law
Shaktikanta Das warns smaller lenders to shore up capital bases ahead of expected bad loans
The pandemic brought a huge shift to remote working and attitudes are diverging about what happens next
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy media magnate remains unbowed after his latest arrest
Outspoken publisher Jimmy Lai has long been a thorn in Beijing’s side
France and Germany propose countermeasures and Australia suspends extradition treaty
Canberra suspends extradition treaty and eases immigration access for city’s residents
Activists fear Beijing will use legislation to ban anti-government candidates from September poll
Police arrest protesters under new security law on anniversary of city’s handover to China
Scores stopped and searched as lawmakers debate proposed law on Chinese national anthem
Plan to impose subversion laws puts Beijing on collision course with pro-democracy protesters and the US
Beijing’s move to impose legislation raises concerns over city’s future as a finance hub
In its response to Covid-19, Carrie Lam’s government seems not to know where it stands
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