COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the circumstances of those already being left behind. At the same time, COVID-19 has created a generational opportunity to build a more equitable and sustainable world.

Cases are climbing again, but the vast majority of infections are mild and neither the government nor the population seems overly concerned.

China’s largest city extended a tight lockdown, despite complaints from residents about difficulties obtaining food and daily necessities.

Compassionate leadership – and the resulting public trust and goodwill – provided the key to Bhutan’s remarkable pandemic success story.

China’s largest city is undergoing a five-day lockdown amid a growing outbreak.

Amid the country’s worst outbreak yet, China is trying to fine-tune its “zero-COVID” approach.

The city-state has finally done away with its strict outdoor mask mandate, as it takes a decisive step toward "living with" the virus.

In recent months, Southeast Asian nations have begun stripping away pandemic-era travel restrictions. But tourism recovery is likely to be slow.

The CCP's approach to pandemic management incentivizes officials to double down on extreme measures without regard for the costs.

Amid the biggest outbreak since the pandemic's start, China is opening up discussion on ways to live with COVID-19, while maintaining its zero-tolerance approach for now.

The growing lockdowns in response to the Omicron outbreak raise the threat of trade disruptions.

The limited reopening of borders is a welcomed relief, but the damage to Japan’s reputation could take years to repair.