Coronavirus: More business events with large Chinese participation getting cancelled in Singapore

There have been a growing number of postponements or cancellations of corporate events here due to the coronavirus outbreak. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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SINGAPORE - Economist Song Seng Wun was all set to take part in a panel discussion at the Singapore Exchange (SGX) annual Active Traders Fair on Feb 22 until the coronavirus stepped in and led to the event being cancelled.

"I dont blame them. They have to take precautionary measures," noted Mr Song.

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