Qatar Airways is serious about protective equipment for both passengers and crew and is now requiring and providing face shields to passengers as it expands its schedule to near COVID-19 levels. ( read original story ...)
125 killed, some 200 trapped in Myanmar jade mine landslide
At least 125 people were killed and around 200 others are still trapped after a jade mine collapsed in Hpakant, northern Myanmar on Thursday, China's state-run CGTN media reported citing the local ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways mandates face shields for economy passengers
All passengers flying with Qatar Airways in economy class will be required to wear face shields as part of health and safety measures announced by the carrier today in response to the risks posed by ... ( read original story ...)
Laos and Myanmar to Target Domestic Tourism
Think of the street food vendors, the ice cream parlours, the restaurants, bars, tour operators, tuk tuk drivers, hotel workers, and so many others who all rely on tourism in some way or other, to ... ( read original story ...)
Updated: More than 120 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide
The battered bodies of more than 120 jade miners were pulled from a sea of mud after a landslide in northern Myanmar on ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways passengers in economy now have to wear a surgical face shield AND a mask
The shields will be handed out to all travellers with the Doha-based airline. But for business-class customers wearing the shield and mask is only mandatory during boarding and disembarkation. ( read original story ...)
Armenia Consumer Goods Market to Witness an Outstanding Growth During 2019-2026 – Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé
This press release was orginally distributed by SBWire New York, NY -- ( SBWIRE) -- 07/02/2020 -- Armenia consumer goods market by product type and distribution channel: Opportunity Analysis and ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam closes in on tech app tax avoiders
Apple and Google are once again under fire over tax avoidance in Vietnam, with none of their revenues from their app markets being retained in the country. However, a new law could soon enable local ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad auditing Pakistan-issued pilot licences amid concerns
Etihad Airways is auditing its pilots with Pakistan-issued licenses, the Abu Dhabi airline said on Thursday. Last month, Pakistan grounded 262 pilots amid suspicions they cheated on their examinations ... ( read original story ...)
US thanks Pakistan for advancing Afghan peace process
State Department says Khalilzad, Boehler discussed peace process, investment opportunities during Islamabad visit ... ( read original story ...)