Asia's gradual reopening

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	Coronavirus special edition June 4, 2022

	Vietnam, Philippines jump up COVID Recovery Index after easing rules Vietnam and the Philippines logged their best performances in Nikkei's COVID-19 Recovery Index for May, as both countries managed to ease restrictions while keeping infections low. Taiwan, on the other hand, saw its ranking drop further to 113th, as the island battles surging infections and deaths. Read more. Shanghai ends two-month COVID lockdown At midnight on Wednesday, Shanghai authorities started taking down metal barriers and yellow plastic blockades that had blanketed one of the world's biggest cities. Residents spilled into the streets to celebrate what was for many their first taste of freedom since the lockdown orders. Read more. Japan slowly opens up to foreign tourists Japan is slowly taking steps toward a wider reopening of its borders. It increased the daily cap on the number of visitor arrivals from Wednesday, and from June 10 tourists will be allowed to enter but only under certain conditions. Read more. South Korea reopens to overseas tourists after two years South Korea opened up to foreign tourists on Wednesday, issuing short-term travel visas for the first time in two years now that it has lifted most COVID-related restrictions for residents. Read more.
	Vietnam an easier destination after return to pre-COVID rules A Nikkei reporter reflects on a milestone in the country's path out of pandemic Read more South Korea to lift quarantine for non-vaccinated visitors Move starts next Wednesday, but arrivals will still need negative PCR test Read more Taiwan's COVID success story hits snag with shift to reopening Taipei committed to easing border controls even as cases reach all-time highs Read more Thailand to lift curbs on nightlife from June Night clubs and karaoke bars will be allowed to resume regular hours Read more North Korea set to relax COVID curbs citing 'stable situation' Outside experts think Pyongyang is understating fatality rate to avoid political damage Read more Airlines hesitate to revive Hong Kong flights Former top international hub set to see few routes revived through June Read more
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