Japan plans to set up virus testing center for travelers: Abe

Talks start with Thailand, Vietnam, Australia to resume business trips

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a news conference at the close of the Diet session in Tokyo on June 18. (Photo by Uichioro Kasai)

ERI SUGIURA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Thursday the government was considering setting up a new coronavirus testing facility dedicated to overseas travelers, as he stressed the need to reopen borders to business and trade.

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