Walmart to hire 150,000 workers as virus spreads in US
Walmart plans to hire 150,000 people to meet increased demand during the coronavirus crisis and will pay out $365 million in bonuses, the US retail giant said.
Mar 20, 2020
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Last of Apple's 42 stores in China reopen
The last of Apple's 42 stores in China reopened Friday, as the country slowly goes back to work following weeks of quarantine that forced the closure of businesses.
Mar 13, 2020
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New York City sues T-Mobile for tricking customers
New York City is suing T-Mobile for what it calls "abusive sales tactics" at Metro by T-Mobile stores, the wireless carrier's prepaid phone brand.
Sep 5, 2019
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China proposes to limit children's smartphone time to a maximum of 2 hours a day
China's internet watchdog has laid out regulations to curb the amount of time children spend on their smartphones, in the latest blow to firms such as Tencent and ByteDance, which run social media platforms and online games.
Aug 3, 2023
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Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific posts first operating profit since 2019
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific on Wednesday reported its first annual operating profit since 2019 as it fights to return to pre-pandemic flight capacity.
Mar 8, 2023
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Airbus earns record net profit of 4.2 bn euros in 2022
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said on Thursday profits soared to a record level in 2022 despite supply chain problems limiting its ability to raise production.
Feb 16, 2023
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Foxconn to ease COVID-19 curbs in Chinese iPhone factory
The company that assembles Apple Inc.'s iPhones has announced it is easing COVID-19 restrictions at its largest factory in China that led thousands of workers to quit and drastically slowed production.
Dec 15, 2022
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Airlines to return to profit in 2023: IATA
Airlines are expected to return to profit next year for the first time since 2019 despite slowing global growth as they recover from a COVID-induced crisis, an industry group said Tuesday.
Dec 6, 2022
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Iger says he won't sell Disney to Apple in his first town hall after CEO shake-up
Walt Disney Co.'s returning Chief Executive Bob Iger threw cold water on the idea of selling the company to Apple—or acquiring other major companies—during his highly anticipated Monday town hall for employees, according ...
Nov 29, 2022
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Deliveroo's exit from Australia shows why gig workers need more protection
Deliveroo's decision to quit the Australian market, after what have been boom times for food delivery platforms, may seem surprising. But the writing has been on the wall for some time.
Nov 17, 2022
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