Stories Tagged as
COVID-19 lockdowns
San Francisco struggles with downtown recovery
by
Nova Safo
Aug 15, 2023
Geolocation data shows the same level of foot traffic now, as in late March 2020.
In China's most locked-down city, business can resume but recovery is a long way off
by
Jennifer Pak
Feb 21, 2023
The Chinese city of Ruili, on the border with Myanmar, has had more lockdowns than almost any other place in China.
Sundance Film Fest and other big events are back after battle with omicron
Jan 18, 2023
Hundreds of businesses rely on major commercial and arts gatherings for much of their annual income.
Under China's new COVID rules, some face the same old restrictions
by
Jennifer Pak
Nov 18, 2022
"It's really down to the person enforcing the rules," said one lawyer who was detained at a train station.
China's lockdowns continue to disrupt personal lives and the global economy
by
Amy Scott
and Anais Amin
Sep 12, 2022
"There was a convenience shop owner nearby me who ate nothing but instant noodles for weeks," says Marketplace's Jennifer Pak.
China's lockdowns and other risks have companies looking to diversify supply chains
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Erika Soderstrom
and Jarrett Dang
Sep 5, 2022
Apple, among other companies, may be seeking manufacturing options in India and other emerging markets.
Pandemic darlings try to get past "the party's over"
Jul 20, 2022
Peloton, Netflix and others have to predict how their customers will behave. But amid pandemic disruption, it's an uphill battle.
For public good, not for profit.
Shanghai's lockdown has eased, but businesses are still tallying the costs
by
Jennifer Pak
Jul 14, 2022
Shanghai's lockdown crippled supply chains and logistics. Materials and transport costs climbed, and there have been personal struggles too.
How Shanghai's DIY supply chains helped us live through the long COVID lockdown
by
Jennifer Pak
Jun 6, 2022
What happens when supply chains collapse and it's up to district governments, neighbors and friends to fill the gap?
Cities in China not under lockdown still feel the pain
by
Jennifer Pak
May 23, 2022
Dozens of cities are under lockdown or COVID-19 restrictions, and that is affecting businesses across China.