Honda Restricts International Travel Due To Swine Flu Fears

This swine flu is serious business, but one aspect the general public might not think about is how the current outbreak is interrupting the activities of multi-national corporations.

In response to the potential rise of a flu pandemic, Honda Motor Co has suspended global business travel until at least May 6, with a possible recommendation that Japanese employees at the company’s Mexico offices return to Japan.

Honda isn’t the only company taking such moves, with more than a few Asian companies looking to minimise the virus’ impact on business and staff.

Denso Corp, the world’s largest listed parts maker for the automotive industry, has made exactly such a recommendation, calling for families of ex-patriate Japanese staff in Mexico to return home.