Is this a case of foul play in Asia?

William Pesek JR

Investors are worried that Asian states may not be coming really clean about bird flu

Aside from karaoke buffs, few in Asia care about the travel plans of aging crooner Andy Williams. That was until the 76-year-old American postponed his Asian tour. Williams put off appearances in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Thailand because of worries over the spread of bird flu. His decision may not seem newsworthy, but might many others follow him be the beginning of a Sars-like Asia travel ban? Restricting travel was one question Asian leaders grappled with recently in Bangkok when they met to discuss halting the outbreak that has killed at least eight people in the region. The tro...