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Cathay Pacific unveils US$5 bn bailout plan
AFP, Published on 09/06/2020
» HONG KONG - Cathay Pacific announced a HK$39 billion ($5 billion) government-led bailout plan on Tuesday as it battles a crippling downturn caused by the coronavirus.
Airlines Got $25 Billion in Stimulus; Industry Still Expected to Shrink
Business, Published on 09/06/2020
» Federal stimulus money for airlines is keeping them afloat through the coronavirus pandemic, but it's not proving to be enough to sustain the industry at its pre-pandemic size.
No soft landing for troubled THAI
Business, Published on 18/05/2020
» The clock is ticking for loss-ridden Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) as it seeks a much-needed lifeline from the government or risks becoming another chapter in the history of national flag carriers to go bust, with the lives of about 21,000 employees hanging in the balance.
Union opposes privatising THAI, spinning off units
Published on 08/05/2020
» The Thai Airways International union has made clear its stance against privatisation and spinning off potentially profitable units as part of a rescue plan for the ailing national carrier.
Workers call for help as incomes collapse
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2020
» Motorcycle taxi drivers, vendors in border areas and other informal workers in provinces affected by the spread of coronavirus are appealing for government help to ease their increasing financial burdens.
Heavy toll on people after border closure
Published on 24/03/2020
» NAKHON PHANOM: The closure of all border checkpoints in this northeastern province has taken a heavy toll on local people of various occupations, who have called on the government to help them.
9 killed, 1 missing in Indonesia bridge collapse
AFP, Published on 20/01/2020
» Nine people drowned and another was missing after a bridge collapsed on Indonesia's Sumatra island, the disaster agency said Monday.
Govt supporters march in Hong Kong after week of chaos
AFP, Published on 16/11/2019
» HONG KONG: Government supporters took to the streets of downtown Hong Kong on Saturday after a chaotic working week saw hardcore pro-democracy activists cause widespread disruption in the city and stretch police resources.
Hong Kong faces third day of chaos after night of rage
AFP, Published on 13/11/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong awoke to a third straight day of chaos Wednesday following a night of intense battles between pro-democracy protesters and riot police on a university campus that saw some of the most violent scenes in more than five months of unrest.
Iraq forces clear protest sites as leaders reach deal to end rallies
AFP, Published on 09/11/2019
» BAGHDAD - Iraqi forces fired live ammunition Saturday as they pushed towards Baghdad's main anti-government protest camp, after political leaders agreed to stand by the cabinet by any means -- including force.