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Volkswagen plans major layoffs, to shut at least three German plants, works council head says

Volkswagen plans major layoffs, to shut at least three German plants, works council head says

Europe's biggest carmaker has been negotiating for weeks with unions over its plans to overhaul its business and lower costs.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case

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
ByteDance cuts over 700 jobs in Malaysia in shift towards AI moderation, sources say

ByteDance cuts over 700 jobs in Malaysia in shift towards AI moderation, sources say

Most employees in content moderation were notified of their dismissal via email late Wednesday, according to sources.
Fri Oct 11 2024
GIP will not directly manage Malaysia's airport operator, Khazanah chief says

GIP will not directly manage Malaysia's airport operator, Khazanah chief says

Khazanah Nasional MD Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir also said there would be no layoffs of MAHB's current employees following completion of the deal.
Mon May 27 2024
Consortium led By Khazanah And EPF announces conditional takeover offer for MAHB

Consortium led By Khazanah And EPF announces conditional takeover offer for MAHB

Consortium will safeguard MAHBs existing employee rights and there are no plans for layoffs.
Wed May 15 2024
Twitter again sued over severance pay, bias during layoffs

Twitter again sued over severance pay, bias during layoffs

The lawsuit also alleges that Twitter targeted older workers for layoffs, a claim that has not been made in the other pending cases.
Wed Jul 19 2023
National Geographic lays off all of its staff writers

National Geographic lays off all of its staff writers

The layoffs are the latest in a slew of cuts at tech and media publications this year.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Meta to cut jobs again next week

Meta to cut jobs again next week

US-based tech company Meta will begin another round of layoffs next week, following previous job cuts in recent months and general uncertainty about the company's future
Fri May 19 2023
Google workers in London stage walkout over job cuts

Google workers in London stage walkout over job cuts

Trade union Unite said the company had ignored concerns put forward by employees.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Walt Disney Co begins 7,000 layoffs

Walt Disney Co begins 7,000 layoffs

The entertainment industry has undergone a retrenchment since its early euphoric embrace of video streaming.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Twitter lays off 10% of current workforce

Twitter lays off 10% of current workforce

The layoffs impacted product managers, data scientists and engineers who worked on machine learning and site reliability.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Turkey bans layoffs, offers salary support in earthquake zone

Turkey bans layoffs, offers salary support in earthquake zone

The moves are part of the Turkish government's steps to minimise the economic impact of Turkey's worst earthquake.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major revamp by CEO Iger

Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major revamp by CEO Iger

The layoffs represent an estimated 3.6 pct of Disney's global workforce.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Amazon CEO says job cuts to exceed 18,000 roles

Amazon CEO says job cuts to exceed 18,000 roles

The layoff decisions will largely impact the company's e-commerce and human-resources organizations, Andy Jassy said.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Elon Musk encourages Twitter engineers to fly in for in-person meetings - email

Elon Musk encourages Twitter engineers to fly in for in-person meetings - email

Musk asked any remaining Twitter employees who write software code to report to the 10th floor of the office in San Francisco.
Fri Nov 18 2022
Team Malaysia Junior and Senior Teams shine at ICU World Cup Korea

Team Malaysia Junior and Senior Teams shine at ICU World Cup Korea

Team Malaysia celebrated remarkable achievements at the ICU World Cup in Korea, with the Junior Team clinching first place and the Senior Team earning a well-deserved second place.
Sun Nov 24 2024
What parents need to know about adolescent health and vaping

What parents need to know about adolescent health and vaping

Nicotine is an incredibly addictive drug that produces feelings of pleasure and relaxation within seconds of inhaling a vape.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Desperate for cash, Gazans sell clothes plucked from rubble

Desperate for cash, Gazans sell clothes plucked from rubble

Widespread shortages and months of grinding war have generated a trade in old clothing, mostly salvaged from homes of people who have died.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Chile's 'seed guardians' grow and protect forgotten food varieties

Chile's 'seed guardians' grow and protect forgotten food varieties

The guardians collect, trade and plant hundreds of seeds to preserve forgotten varieties of tomatoes, corn and other vegetables.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Saying 'no' to mobile phone use while driving

Saying 'no' to mobile phone use while driving

Mobile phones have become indispensable, yet their impact on road safety remains insufficiently examined.
Sun Nov 24 2024
How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies

How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies

ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.
Sun Nov 24 2024
How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein

How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein

Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient

Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient

Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina

Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina

She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan

Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan

The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024