As someone who enjoys cooking, Mr Ravi Kant had always dreamed of opening a small cafe. He made a start last month, a debut that arose, however, from a nightmare.
The former travel company executive was laid off in March after the coronavirus pandemic abruptly closed borders, halting the arrival of foreign tourists. His monthly earnings of 65,000 rupees (S$1,200) evaporated.
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