Japan’s GDP rebounds before Omicron wave hit
TOKYO, Japan—Japan’s economy rebounded in the last part of 2021, as virus cases slowed and restrictions were eased, spurring demand ...
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Ensure ‘sabong’ complies with health rules—DILG
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed all local government units to ensure that the resumption ...
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Tonga virus cases hike after volcano eruption
The Omicron variant coronavirus entered Tonga for the first time in the wake of last month’s volcanic eruption, officials confirmed ...
Read moreSouth Korea drops vaunted ‘test and trace’ strategy
South Korea said Wednesday it was dropping its vaunted “trace, test and treat” program as a surge in Omicron cases ...
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Indonesian economy grew 3.69% in ‘21 on higher commodity prices
JAKARTA, Indonesia—Indonesia’s economy returned to growth last year as surging commodity prices helped drive a recovery from a coronavirus-triggered recession, ...
Read moreJab mandatory for Austrians over 18 years
VIENNA—It’s official: From Saturday, Austrians over the age of 18 must be vaccinated against Covid-19 or face the possibility of ...
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WHO sees pause, even pandemic end for Europe
The World Health Organization on Thursday offered Europe hope of a "long period of tranquility" and even "enduring peace" in ...
Read moreUS private hiring decreased 301,000 amid January Omicron surge, says survey
WASHINGTON, United States—Private US businesses shed 301,000 jobs last month as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 disrupted activity, payroll services ...
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Ready for the ‘pandemic exit’?
"If there is anything more contagious than the coronavirus itself, it is the rampant misinformation and disinformation." This week marks ...
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Binay: National gov’t must help provincial hospitals
Senatorial aspirant and former Vice President Jejomar Binay on Wednesday said the government must prepare and provide help for hospitals ...
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