Climate change sparks bush fires, now catastrophic floods.
Tag: Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas
New Caledonia Says ‘Non’ to Independence
The vote on the Pacific island territory comes as France’s president has prioritized shoring up the country’s international profile, seeing its military as a bulwark against China.
As World Shuts Borders to Stop Omicron, Japan Offers a Cautionary Tale
Japan, which has been very cautious throughout the pandemic, is again barring all nonresident foreigners. There is an economic and human cost.
As World Shuts Borders to Stop Omicron, Japan Offers a Cautionary Tale
Japan, which has been very cautious throughout the pandemic, is again barring all nonresident foreigners. There is an economic and human cost.
Your Friday Briefing
A French rush for boosters.
Singapore Will Start Easing Its Covid Rules Next Week
The Southeast Asian city state is recovering from a recent surge of hospitalizations. An official said its reopening would proceed in a “step-by-step manner.”
Cambodia Reopens for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Tourism-dependent businesses have struggled to make ends meet without visitors.
Cambodia Reopens for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Tourism-dependent businesses have struggled to make ends meet without visitors.
Your Monday Briefing
A global climate agreement.
Your Monday Briefing
China’s new official history.