Travel
Omicron forces Asian countries to abandon reopening of borders
The Omicron coronavirus variant has brought the slow reopening of Asia to a juddering halt as governments rush to reimpose travel restrictions even though the new strain is already circulating in the local community. Thailand and Singapore this week joined Japan in closing their borders to most foreign travellers. All three countries have reported domestic […]
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Business
M&A Likely to Remain Strong in 2022 as Covid-19 Looms Over Business Plans
Companies are gearing up for another banner year for deal making. Mergers and acquisitions hit a record in 2021, fueled by low interest rates, a surge in private-equity fundraising and companies’ efforts to respond to broader shifts in their industries. The total value of global M&A transactions through Dec. 21 was $5.7 trillion, up 64% […]
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