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Nov 4, 2021
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers placed in NFL's COVID-19 protocol, to miss game against Chiefs
Rodgers will sit out the game against the Chiefs because he is unvaccinated, which means he's sidelined for 10 days as a result of the positive test.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 4, 2021
Toyota boosts profit outlook despite supply disruptions
The automaker's shares jumped as much as 2.5% after it said it will buy back u00a5150 billion ($1.3 billion) worth of its own shares.
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JAPAN
Nov 3, 2021
Foreign researchers facing stricter quarantine say 'jailed' in hotel
The treatment has prompted a backlash, with some of the participating researchers describing their situation as a case of xenophobia.
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JAPAN
Nov 3, 2021
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo cases stay below 30 for seventh straight day
The figure was down by 11 from a week earlier and stood below 50 for the 18th straight day.
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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 3, 2021
The domestic and migrant workers left behind by Singapore’s travel lanes
Left behind by this exodus after the start of quarantine-free travel are more than half a million domestic and migrant workers, many of whom haven't seen their families in years.
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COMMENTARY
Nov 3, 2021
Post-pandemic recovery must include the unpaid care economy
The unpaid care sector for the most part remains unaccounted for in standard government policy tools and its work is primarily performed by women.
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BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 3, 2021
From Boeing to Mercedes, a U.S. worker rebellion swells over vaccine mandates
The mandate has stirred protests from workers in industries across the country, as well as from Republican state officials.
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JAPAN
Nov 2, 2021
Japan to reduce quarantine from 10 to three days for business travelers and students
The major policy change, which is likely to boost economic exchanges with other countries, could start as early as Monday.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 2, 2021
JAL expects ¥146 billion net loss in FY 2021, marking a second year in the red
The COVID-19 plunge in air travel had already resulted in huge losses — the airline's first since a state-backed rehabilitation in 2012.
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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Nov 2, 2021
'Perfect storm': Poor Britons caught in cost-of-living squeeze
Economic and policy analysts say the world's fifth-biggest economy faces a deepening cost-of-living crisis.
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SOCCER
Nov 2, 2021
China to hold World Cup qualifiers in UAE due to travel restrictions
China, attempting to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 2002, has yet to play at home in the final round of Asian preliminaries for Qatar 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 2, 2021
Guests locked in Shanghai Disneyland as China maintains strict COVID-19 controls
Nearly 34,000 people underwent testing, which ended close to midnight. Ferried home on 220 special buses, all were negative but are still required to isolate and retest.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 2, 2021
How often do COVID-19 vaccines cause heart problems in kids?
While the vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna do seem to be associated with an increased risk of myocarditis, the absolute risk remains very small.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 2, 2021
Japan’s stimulus likely to reveal Kishida’s true spending colors
Cash handouts and a relaunch of domestic travel subsidies will be considered for inclusion when the package is put together in mid-November.
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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2021
Kishida lays out broad policy plans following election victory
The prime minister signaled on Monday that he will pursue defense policies aimed at deterring China, address climate change and accelerate the recovery from the pandemic.
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JAPAN
Nov 1, 2021
Japan eases limits on attendance at large events as virus cases fall
Attendance at events held across the country can now be 5,000 spectators or 50% of venue capacity, whichever is larger.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 1, 2021
Thailand and Australia ease international border curbs spurred by COVID-19 pandemic
The eased border controls will offer a litmus test of the demand for Asian travel and tourism following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 1, 2021
South Korea eases curbs and introduces vaccine passports in 'living with COVID-19' campaign
The first phase of the revised rules is due to last for a month, with plans to scrap all restrictions by February.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 31, 2021
Voters to keep eye on Kishida's course correction from Abe-Suga era
Fumio Kishida appears poised to differentiate himself from his predecessor Yoshihide Suga in order to avoid quickly following him out of office.
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SOCCER / J. League
Oct 31, 2021
With most fans vaccinated, J. League sees path to pre-pandemic crowds
After 20 months of uncertainty and heavy restrictions, league officials are optimistic that they will be able to raise average attendances in the remaining five weeks of the season.

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