Thai Airways says plans to make $1.7 billion in savings by 2022
The savings would come from workforce cut and negotiations with lessors, officials said, as the troubled airline submitted its rehabilitation plan.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Thai Airways says will cut workforce by half
A court last year accepted the airline's request for restructuring.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Thailand's first batch of COVID-19 vaccine scheduled to arrive on Feb 24
Thai Airways International (THAI) is scheduled to carry the first batch of 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from China to Thailand on Feb 24.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific bans shark fins
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it will ban carrying shark fins and products on all its flights.
Wed Jun 22 2016
Lufthansa to slim down catering arm
Lufthansa's catering subsidiary LSG said Wednesday it plans to slash 2,400 jobs across Europe as it seeks to trim its operations to cope with falling prices and a rapidly changing market.
Thu Jun 09 2016
AirAsia mulling international HQ in Thailand: Thai DPM
It is said the suggestion by AirAsia to set up an IHQ in Thailand signals a return of foreign-investor confidence in the country.
Sat Apr 30 2016
Eastern runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport close for two days
The eastern runway of the main Suvarnabhumi International Airport for two days, after it was damaged by a landing plane of Thai Airways International (THAI)
Tue Sep 10 2013
14 hurt as plane skids off runway in Bangkok: airline
A Thai Airways plane skidded off the runway in Bangkok after the nose wheel collapsed on landing, slightly injuring 14 passengers.
Mon Sep 09 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024