TOKYO/SINGAPORE — Corporate Asia is spearheading a cautious opening of regional travel after a series of governments prioritized business trips to try to reboot economic activity amid the coronavirus pandemic. Hong Kong’s decision to ease travel for directors of some 480 listed companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is […]
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New capital cities for Indonesia and Egypt take back seat
JAKARTA/DUBAI — Grand plans by Indonesia and Egypt to move their capitals to new ground have stalled as their governments divert resources to fighting the coronavirus. Skeptics had questioned whether these relocations, meant to reduce road congestion and overcrowding, were worth their price tags even before the pandemic. With their timelines now facing uncertainty, the […]
Taiwan drops bid for seat at key WHO meeting, blames China
TOKYO — Taiwan on Monday dropped its bid for observer status at a meeting of World Health Organization’s decision-making body, saying the institution yielded to pressure from China in not inviting the island to attend. Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told reporters that countries want to use the shortened two-day online […]
China seeks to deny Taiwan seat at key WHO meeting
TAIPEI — When the World Health Assembly convenes next week, it will focus on the coronavirus pandemic that has infected more than 4 million people and killed nearly 300,000. Yet one of the governments that has had the most success in battling the outbreak may not have a seat at […]