China’s CAS COVID-19 vaccine induces immune response in mid-stage tests

South Korea jails ex-justice minister’s wife in case that felled top presidential aide

Czechs report 10,821 new coronavirus cases, highest daily tally since November 6

Empty stores and offices: how Sweden aims to plug housing gap

China says fighter aircraft did not enter South Korea’s air space

Northern Ireland looks south as Brexit takes bite out of UK trade links

Reputation will not protect athletes from doping ban, says Coe

German daily COVID deaths toll nears 1,000 a week into lockdown

Caring for both regular, COVID-19 patients in Japan getting difficult – minister

Asia’s capital markets to focus on vaccine in 2021, say bankers

Formula One in talks with Amazon to stream races – report

Ineos’ Rowe tests positive for COVID-19

Australia’s goods trade surplus hits 2-year lows on China trade tensions

Thailand confirms 46 new coronavirus infections

U.S. Treasury-led report calls for overhaul of money market funds

Trump voices concern about U.S. trade deficit in call with Vietnam PM

COVID-19 vaccine stirs rare hesitation in nearly virus-free Singapore

Malaysia launches 10-year tourism plan after $25 billion loss in 2020

Malaysia’s Top Glove says will no longer fire whistleblowers; opens helplines for workers

Tokyo announces new creative team in rush to streamline ceremonies

Israel to hold snap election, with Netanyahu facing new challenges

France to reopen border with England for COVID-clear travellers

LG Electronics, Magna to set up $1 billion JV to make electric car gear

Asian business confidence gains steam, pandemic still top risk: Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey

‘Good riddance,’ China says as Germany leaves U.N. Security Council

Japan to ban entry of non-Japanese from UK over coronavirus mutation from Thursday

Tibetan leader welcomes U.S. bill that reaffirms rights, angering China

Peru surpasses one million confirmed cases of coronavirus

Philippines bans all flights from Britain starting Dec. 24

U.S. approves NYSE listing plan to cut out Wall Street middlemen

Trump must blame Russia for cyber attack on U.S., Biden says

U.S. sues Walmart saying pharmacies fueled opioid crisis, retailer rejects allegations

Mexico records 12,511 new coronavirus cases, 897 more deaths

Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide raises $200 million from bus maker Yutong

BOJ debated room for stimulus tweaks with eye on long battle with pandemic