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Earnings surge for main Thai airlines as tourists flock back
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/05/2023
» Thai Airways International (THAI) Public Company Limited and Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited reported a surge in first-quarter earnings as tourists flocked back to Thailand.
China factory activity falls to lowest in 2 years
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/04/2022
» China’s factory activity fell to the lowest level in more than two years in April, underscoring the economic damage caused by Covid-19 outbreaks and lockdowns and escalating concerns about further disruption to global supply chains.
Singapore aims to be Asia’s busiest international airport
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/04/2022
» Changi Airport was crowned the world’s best aerodrome for 15 years straight prior to Covid based on its superior traveller offerings and high-tech customer service. Now it’s readying to welcome back visitors en masse, hoping improvements made during the pandemic will cement its status as Asia’s premier aviation hub.
Malaysia opens borders to overseas travellers
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 09/03/2022
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will allow quarantine-free entry for fully vaccinated travellers from April 1, ending almost two years of stringent border controls introduced to contain the Covid-19 outbreak.
Singapore aims to clear foreign labour crunch in ‘few months’
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/03/2022
» Singapore aims to fill a shortage of overseas workers within the next few months as it progressively eases border restrictions, according to Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.
Singapore, Hong Kong left behind as global travel rebounds
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/02/2022
» A global travel divide is deepening as some countries ditch Covid-19 restrictions including quarantines, isolation and even mandatory testing for good, while others cling to years-old curbs.
Indonesia removes ban on foreign arrivals for recovery boost
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/01/2022
» Indonesia lifted a ban on all foreign arrivals and kept the required isolation period to 7 days in a bid to keep the economy going, even as local Covid-19 infections continued to climb.
Cathay says ‘significant’ schedule changes as quarantine hardens
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/12/2021
» Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd will make “significant” changes to its flight schedule as Hong Kong further tightens quarantine restrictions for aircrew, dealing another blow to a carrier already reeling as the city’s borders remain largely closed.
A third of job losses in Asia linked to tourism - ILO
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/11/2021
» Nearly a third of total job losses in five Asian countries were linked to tourism, with an estimated 1.6 million jobs lost, according to the International Labour Organization.
Indonesian stocks close at record high on economic rebound
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/11/2021
» Indonesia’s stock benchmark closed at a fresh record high on Thursday amid signs of an economic recovery.