The state has been closed off to the rest of the country for about two years, taking advantage of its natural isolation to keep cases low

The global financial hub will report at least 1,325 new coronavirus cases on Friday, broadcaster TVB reported, a new record

International passenger travel in the Asia-Pacific region was down 93% from pre-pandemic levels last year, leaving airlines heavily reliant on freight for revenue

The industry was beset by a liquidity crunch in the past year and only a few companies expressed interest in joining the Test & Go programme

Hong Kong's daily Covid infections nearly doubled to a record 1,161 cases on Wednesday as the global financial hub battles a rapid surge

Tourists from about 150 territories allowed to visit the Philippines visa-free will be able to enter for the first time in nearly two years

Anthony Fauci said US was leaving a "full-blown" pandemic behind, while drugmaker Pfizer forecast more than $50 billion in 2022 sales

Continuing restrictions may prolong supply chain disruptions and global inflationary pressures, says Bank of Japan board member Toyoaki Nakamura

Bank reports a half-year profit of A$4.7 billion, announces an interim dividend of A$1.75 per share

Lam was set to announce further Covid restrictions later in the day after the city saw a "shocking" new record of over 600 infections on Monday

Government blames a resurgence of Covid-19 for a drop in deliveries of fresh produce from the mainland, as truck drivers were reportedly found to have the virus

Chinese scientists and health specialists stress the need for stringent controls, saying transmission risks are too high and that mass infection would put intolerable pressure on health systems