Borders have been closed for nearly three years, separating families and disrupting tourism and other businesses.

Borders have been closed for nearly three years, separating families and disrupting tourism and other businesses.
Malaysia is struggling to bring back tourists compared with its Southeast Asian peers after scrapping pandemic curbs.
Beijing takes first move against countries that have introduced new measures as a result of China’s surging cases.
Tourism-reliant businesses are hopeful the return of Chinese visitors will revive the sector from the pandemic slump.
Chinese social media is abuzz with the benefits of moving to the Southeast Asian country after years of COVID curbs.
European Commission says most member countries favour pre-departure testing amid surging cases in China.
The changes took effect on Sunday and will run for a one-year trial period, according to domestic media.
Employers are struggling to fill positions as tourism roars back to life on popular resort island.
Visitors from China will be required to test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flights.
Travel bookings in China have soared since Beijing announced it will reopen the borders from January 8.
The move comes after similar announcements by India, Italy, Taiwan and the US.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster says authorities will not check marital status of those checking in at tourist accommodation.
Asia-Pacific region records by far the biggest jump in passenger traffic amid easing border restrictions.
The cost of accommodation on Indonesia’s popular resort island is soaring following the lifting of COVID curbs.