Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Business leaders remain positive on 2021 outlook: Survey
Business leaders remained sanguine in the outlook going into 2021 due to the implementation of cost-cutting measures as well as the availability of various financial support programmes.
Fri Dec 18 2020
Cathay Pacific to slash workforce, end Cathay Dragon brand due to pandemic
Overall, it will cut 8,500 positions, or 24% of its normal headcount, but that includes 2,600 roles currently unfilled due to cost reduction initiatives.
Wed Oct 21 2020
FGV undertakes cost-cutting measures to boost efficiency
Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGV) is undertaking improvement initiatives which includes further cuts in general administration costs in an effort to boost efficiency for the current financial y
Wed Mar 01 2017
Boeing internal memo sets details of engineer layoffs in 2017
The reductions, disclosed in an internal memo seen by Reuters, also include dozens of job categories eligible for voluntary layoffs in Washington state, southern California and South Carolina.
Wed Jan 11 2017
Malaysia Airlines in talks to rent out A380s for pilgrim flights
Malaysia Airlines has six of the world's biggest jetliners but says the Airbus jet does not make economic sense for it at a time when it is cost-cutting as part of a restructuring.
Thu Oct 20 2016
Nokia to shed more than 1,000 jobs in Finland
Mobile phone giant Nokia is to cut more than 1,000 jobs in Finland, the company announced Friday, as part of cost-cutting measures following its merger with Alcatel-Lucent.
Sat May 21 2016
Avon plans to move headquarters to UK and cut 2,500 jobs
Avon Products Inc plans to eliminate about 2,500 jobs and shift its headquarters to the UK in a cost-cutting move.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Yahoo to announce job cuts: report
Yahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer will lay out a cost-cutting plan that includes chopping 15 percent of the work force, an estimate 1,600 positions.
Tue Feb 02 2016
Petronas adjusts to "ups and downs" of oil price
Petronas will continue to implement cost-cutting measures in effort to adjust to the "ups and downs" of the current oil price.
Sun Jun 14 2015
Analysis: How to ensure Khazanah's plan for MAS works
For cost-cutting to happen, MAS staff need to pull up their socks and be both productive and cost-effective. With 20,000 employees, MAS undoubtedly has a bloated workforce.
Sat Aug 30 2014
Malaysia Airlines logs another profit on cost cuts
Malaysia Airlines said Thursday it recorded its best quarterly result for two years as it continued to push forward with a cost-cutting campaign.
Thu Feb 28 2013
LADP staff to be laid off on New Year's Day as cost cutting measure
Some 160 Los Angeles Police Department employees could be laid off by January 1 under a cost-cutting plan announced by Chief Charlie Beck.
Fri Oct 26 2012
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024