An umbrella - we're supposed to say this. Travel adaptor for electric plugs - remember we have different electric plugs from anywhere else in the world. Telephone adaptor - if you have a laptop computer and use it to stay in touch with your office you will need one of these. Winter It is not usually very cold so gloves and scarf are seldom necessary - but bring them just in case. If you come from a very hot or tropical country e.g., an African country near the equator, you should bring some warm clothing even in summer.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Bad things always have a good side. Open your coat or jacket and you can see the lining inside. It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good. Nobody can benefit from whatever is happening. It's a storm in a tea-cup.