Bloomberg The initial public offering of FabIndia Ltd, a retailer of clothing and furniture inspired by traditional Indian crafts, is a natural fit for global investors focused on environmental, social and governance criteria, according to its chief financial officer. “We are ESG in the way we operate in terms of connecting the artisans, the farmers,” Gopal Mishra said in ...

Bloomberg Only half of Chinese aged 80 and older are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, highlighting a key vulnerability as the country grapples with its worst outbreak since Wuhan and the prospect of reopening to the world. About 51% of over 80-year-olds have received two shots and some 20% have gotten boosters, health officials told reporters at a briefing in Beijing. ...

Bloomberg Southeast Asia’s tourist havens from Bali to Bangkok are moving to further reopen, rolling back Covid-19 restrictions to attract more visitors and bolster growth in their tourism-reliant economies. Thailand announced that it will further ease entry rules for vaccinated visitors starting from April 1. Foreign tourists will no longer be required to hold a Covid-free certificate issued within 72 ...