China eyes wealth redistribution in push for ‘common prosperity’
PRESIDENT XI JINPING put China’s wealthiest citizens on notice Tuesday, offering an outline for “common prosperity” that includes income regulation and redistribution, according to state media reports.
Southeast Asia needs vaccine access to curb record deaths — Red Cross
Southeast Asian countries need more help securing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, as the region struggles to contain record infections and deaths driven by the Delta variant, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said.
Green-push dilemma: China’s steel curbs could cripple price control efforts
BEIJING/SINGAPORE — China is facing a high-profile test of its commitment to curbing industrial pollution after steel output surged in the first half of the year to well beyond its target of capping production at 2020’s peak, sending emissions to new highs.
New Zealanders begin life in lockdown as Delta cases edge up
WELLINGTON — New Zealand’s city streets were largely deserted on Wednesday as the country returned to life in lockdown for the first time in six months in a bid to halt any spread of the infectious Delta variant of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
US will extend COVID-19 transport mask mandate through Jan. 18
WASHINGTON — President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.’s administration confirmed late on Tuesday it plans to extend requirements for travelers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses, and at airports and train stations through Jan. 18 to address ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) risks.
‘Times have changed’: some Afghan women defiant as Taliban return
Afghan women and girls who have won freedoms they could not have dreamed of under the last Taliban rule that ended 20 years ago...
Evacuations resume as Biden defends Afghanistan pullout
MILITARY FLIGHTS evacuating diplomats and civilians from Afghanistan restarted early on Tuesday after the runway at Kabul airport was cleared of thousands of people desperate to flee after the Taliban seized the capital.
US plans COVID-19 booster shots in September
THE BIDEN administration plans to begin administering coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) booster shots to Americans as early as mid or late September, pending authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration, a source familiar with the discussions told Reuters late on Monday.
Singapore may test business travel from some nations next month
SINGAPORE plans to set up pilot programs next month to allow vaccinated business travelers from some countries to enter on carefully controlled itineraries as it takes steps to reopen its borders.
Japan to extend COVID-19 emergency lockdown as cases surge
TOKYO - Japan was set on Tuesday to extend its state of emergency in Tokyo and other regions to Sept. 12 and widen curbs...
Hong Kong’s Lam tells solicitors’ group to stay out of politics
By Sara Cheng
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's government may cut ties with one of the city's key legal profession associations if it gets involved in politics,...
China issues draft rules banning unfair competition in the internet sector
By Josh Horwitz
SHANGHAI - Chinese regulators on Tuesday issued a lengthy set of draft regulations for the internet sector, banning unfair competition and restricting the use...