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From ATMs to flights, epic IT crash leaves trail of chaos
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/07/2024
» LONDON - In what will go down as the most spectacular information technology (IT) failure the world has ever seen, a botched software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc crashed countless Microsoft Windows computer systems around the world on Friday.
Jetstar to launch flights on Bangkok-Brisbane route
Published on 08/06/2024
» The Australian carrier Jetstar will reconnect Queensland and Thailand for the first time since the pandemic with direct services between Bangkok and Brisbane three times per week starting from Dec 13.
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.
Idled jets worldwide require extra care
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/04/2020
» The skies are eerily empty these days, presenting a new challenge for the world’s embattled airlines as they work to safeguard thousands of grounded planes parked wingtip to wingtip on runways and in storage facilities.
Australian airline Qantas to cut all international flights
AFP, Published on 19/03/2020
» SYDNEY: Australia's biggest airline Qantas said Thursday it would halt all international flights and suspend 20,000 staff in response to the coronavirus pandemic, days after the island nation's other main carrier Virgin shut its overseas routes.
China travel bans spread despite WHO advice
News Agencies, Published on 01/02/2020
» Governments and airlines worldwide are suspending travel to virus-stricken China despite World Health Organization advice that such drastic measures aren’t necessary.
Market opening
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/01/2020
» The Bang Kham Floating Market has been officially opened in Lop Buri's Ban Mi district last week. Located on the bank of the Bang Kham River at Wat Khung Tha Lao, the market was founded around the end of last year with the cooperation between the temple and the local community of Ban Bang Kham.
Chinese TV station faces wave of criticism after death of actor Gao
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/11/2019
» The sudden death of Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao during the filming of physically demanding reality show has sparked an outpouring of public criticism directed against the broadcaster.
Actor Godfrey Gao dies while shooting reality show in China
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/11/2019
» Taiwanese-Canadian actor Godfrey Gao has died after collapsing during the filming of a reality television show in eastern China. He was 35.
Singapore launches e-arrival cards for foreign visitors
TODAY, Published on 15/08/2019
» SINGAPORE: Foreign visitors travelling to Singapore using selected transport services can now submit electronic arrival cards up to 14 days before they reach the country.