Asia-Pacific countries including Singapore, Australia and Japan are gradually easing some international travel restrictions as coronavirus cases slow, in hopes of helping to revive their economies.
People arrive at Beijing Railway Station after an eight-day National Day holiday following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease in Beijing, China, October 9, 2020 REUTERS/Thomas Peter
For now, few people are likely to travel because of testing and insurance requirements, and in some cases the need to quarantine upon return home, meaning the deals offer limited hope for airlines and the tourism industry. However, New Zealanders who return from Australia must quarantine for two weeks under government supervision at the cost of NZ$3100 for the first person and more for additional family members.
Japan and Vietnam will allow short-term business travel with each other, the Yomiuri daily said on Saturday. Asked about the report, immigration official Seiji Matano said that no decision had been made, but that the government would consider how to reopen traffic in a way that prevents infection.
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