Your Week in Asia
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Coronavirus
Israel COVID resurgence offers lessons in adaptation for Asia
Other well-vaccinated nations like Singapore watch as booster debate heats up
Comment
Japan's economic security debate needs 'offense' as well as 'defense'
While protecting its interests, Tokyo needs to rethink its openness to foreign investment and talent
Markets
Singapore Exchange cuts required SPAC market cap by 50% to $112m
Such entities must merge with targets within 24 months under new framework
Telecommunication
Singtel readies 5G rollout at home with eye on rest of region
ASEAN's largest telco banks on new mobile network to reinvigorate its business
Coronavirus
ASEAN economies embrace proof of vaccine to contain delta risk
Singapore leads way with proof of COVID-19 jabs for restaurant dining and gym workouts
Economy
Singapore eyes gig worker welfare in wake-up call for ASEAN startups
PM Lee 'especially concerned' about lack of security for delivery drivers
Companies
SGX joins Hong Kong exchange in moving to tighten climate rules
Sustainability reporting to be made stricter as bourses prod listed companies
Startups
Singapore's Razer gives up costly ASEAN e-wallet battle
More consolidation expected as big players invest heavily in user acquisition
Semiconductors
Top chip tool maker sticks with Singapore amid supply chain shift
Kulicke and Soffa says not everyone in supply chain needs to expand overseas
Biden's Asia policy
Harris calls for stronger supply chain cooperation with ASEAN
US VP heads to Hanoi after health incident potentially linked to Havana Syndrome
Biden's Asia policy
Harris rebukes China but pushes 'optimistic' US vision in Singapore
VP stresses Indo-Pacific engagement 'not against any one country'
Companies
Singapore's GIC takes stake in Hong Kong data company MioTech
China's Guotai Junan joins funding as startup develops ESG management platform
Opinion
Singapore ramps up strategic investment in Africa
City-state's understanding of niche frontiers can show other rich nations the way
Biden's Asia policy
Harris 'focused' on Afghan evacuation as Asia eyes US credibility
Singapore's Lee says regional perceptions will depend on how America 'repositions'
Afghanistan turmoil
ASEAN on guard for extremism inspired by Taliban's Afghan triumph
Philippines on 'full alert' in Mindanao as governments also brace for refugees
COVID vaccines
Singapore SARS survivors yield hope for COVID super vaccine
Pfizer recipients found with 'highly potent' antibodies to respiratory viruses
Biden's Asia policy
Harris to visit ASEAN in shadow of Afghan exit: 5 things to know
VP's trip to Singapore and Vietnam set to 'reassure' about US commitment to Asia
COVID vaccines
Singapore to set up quarantine-free 'vaccinated travel lanes'
Visitors from Germany and Brunei eligible first; city-state also opens to Hong Kong
Comment
On Amazon and taxes, India shows willingness to heed arbitration
New Delhi seeks to balance sovereignty with openness to foreign capital
Technology
US and Chinese tech juggernauts battle over ASEAN clouds
Southeast Asia provides unique choice of East and West data processing power
Startups
NYSE-listed Sea's revenue soars 160% on ASEAN lockdowns
Singapore tech group's Q2 loss widens to $433m on aggressive marketing
COVID vaccines
Asia struggles with vaccine passports as delta challenges region
Lack of common entry standards makes travel resumption difficult
Interview
Southeast Asia fundamentals 'intact' despite COVID: Sea economist
Digital services become default in region but access gap still a challenge
Economy
Singapore ups 2021 GDP outlook to 6-7% on fast vaccine progress
Eased COVID rules and steady exports to spur recovery after Q2's 14.7% growth