Gig economy workers say they can no longer survive
Whether in Paris, Kuala Lumpur or California, gig economy workers fear they can no longer survive on meagre earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable.
Dec 16, 2020
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Top airlines axe flights as coronavirus saps demand
British Airways and Ireland's Ryanair on Monday announced major flight cancellations particularly to Italy, in response to the worsening novel coronavirus outbreak, while Germany's Lufthansa extended cutbacks.
Mar 2, 2020
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Microsoft says virus hurting supply chain more than expected
The virus outbreak in China is hurting Microsoft more than expected, as the company said it won't meet targets that had already factored in the uncertainty.
Feb 27, 2020
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Virus could mean $5 bn in airline losses: UN agency
The new coronavirus outbreak could mean a $4-5 billion drop in worldwide airline revenue, the International Civil Aviation Organization said on Thursday.
Feb 14, 2020
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Virus-hit airline Virgin Atlantic lands extra finance
Virgin Atlantic, one of many airlines hit hard by coronavirus fallout, has won a further financial boost from shareholders as it prepares to resume passenger flights.
Mar 15, 2021
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Google cancels major I/O developer conference amid COVID-19 concerns
The coronavirus has claimed yet another major tech conference.
Mar 5, 2020
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China's virus outbreak weighs on global business
Global business is catching a chill from China's virus outbreak.
Feb 4, 2020
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China's factory activity falls in January as virus fears grow
China's manufacturing activity slipped in January, official data released Friday showed, as the country grapples with a new virus that has claimed more than 200 lives.
Jan 31, 2020
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Facebook bug wrongly deleted authentic coronavirus news
Facebook said a bug in its anti-spam system temporarily blocked the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus. Guy Rosen, Facebook's vice president of integrity, said on Twitter Tuesday that the company was ...
Mar 18, 2020
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Virus impact: Automakers look at restarting China operations
Automakers are considering whether to resume operations in China amid efforts to contain a virus outbreak while the impact on other companies spreads.
Feb 5, 2020
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