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Major cities in China lockdown and events cancelled

China is sticking with President Xi’s Zero COIVD policy as dozens of cities go into lockdown and events are cancelled across the country.

Clarion Events announces new CEO

Clarion Events has announced that Lisa Hannant will become the company’s new CEO taking over from Russell Wilcox who will become executive chairman. Hannant will officially begin as CEO on 1st October. Clarion Events owned Hong Kong-based Global Sources.

South Korea ends pre-departure test requirement

South Korea has removed its pre-departure COVID test requirement for arriving visitors as of 3rd September. The development came after the Korean state infectious disease advisory committee recommended the government end the mandatory pre-travel PCR tests for all international arrivals.