Travel pains. New visa rules for visitors to the U.S. hurt businesses that need to see overseas customers

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The U.S. revision of its visa policy in order to limit terrorists entering the country is having unforeseen economic problems for companies that do business overseas. One result is that some U.S. companies have lost major contracts. A second set of U.S. regulations are to be implemented in Asia that will make it even more difficult for foreigners to enter the U.S.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Prevention, Visas

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Executives on a leash

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The Wright Company (Bangkok, Thailand) overcame travel problems due to SARS during its executive hiring process by relying upon videoconferencing. The company has retained this procedure, as it saved the company time and money. However, as other companies begin relying upon the same technology, airlines should expect a decline in business travel.

Thailand, Communication services, not elsewhere classified, Other Telecommunications, Teleconferencing, Airlines, Executive search firms, Business travel, Industry forecasts, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, Wright Co. (Bangkok, Thailand)

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Weighing the cost of terror

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As more Asian countries are experiencing terrorist bombings, insurance companies are offering insurance to protect businesses from the loss of buildings, equipment, etc. caused by such attacks.

Services information, Usage, Services, Insurance industry, Terrorism insurance

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