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Singapore opens ‘travel bubble’ for New Zealanders
The Government of Singapore is to allow quarantine-free travel from New Zealand, based on a recognition that the country has the Coronavirus under control. Under a new system to be…
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Thailand halts tourism boosting ‘travel bubble’ plan as Asian Coronavirus cases rise
With its tourism-reliant economy impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government of Thailand has delayed plans to introduce a ‘travel bubble’ agreement with select…
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New rise in infections sees Hong Kong’s museums close for the third time
With a third wave of Coronavirus cases impacting Hong Kong, the special administrative region has instituted its strictest measures yet for combatting the spread of disease, including once…
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New Coronavirus outbreaks force Hong Kong Disneyland into new closure
Less than a month after its reopening, Hong Kong Disneyland is closing its gates again following a new Coronavirus outbreak in the Administrative Region. The theme park, which was…
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China bans international sporting events until 2021
The Chinese Government has announced that it will halt the staging of international sports competitions for the remainder of the year, aside from test events for Beijing and…
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Dubai Sports Council allows fitness centres to operate at full capacity
As the Emirate further relaxes its COVID-19 restrictions, Coronavirus regulations for fitness centres and gyms in Dubai have been relaxed allowing them to operate at full capacity, The…
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Border tensions sees IPL under pressure to drop Chinese sponsor
A border dispute between China and India that has led rising military and political tension between the two nations, is leading to calls for the Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) to…
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World Tourism Organization provides global resources for industry restart
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a series of resources to help formulate a sector-wide response to the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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