U.S. allows Samsung limited panel supply to Huawei
SEOUL – Samsung Electronics’ display unit has received licenses from U.S. authorities to continue supplying certain display panel products to Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL], a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. With U.S.-China ties at their worst in … Continue reading U.S. allows Samsung limited panel supply to Huawei
Flights between China and Europe continue to rise
Frankfurt – After Air France restarted weekly flights to Beijing in August as the first airline in Europe to resume service to Beijing amid the pandemic, more and more airline companies are resuming their traffic between Europe and China. The … Continue reading Flights between China and Europe continue to rise
PATA: Free training for tourism professionals
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of the PATA eLearning Platform for travel agents, tourism professionals, and destination marketers who want to refresh their knowledge, learn new skills and stay relevant. The destination platform is developed and … Continue reading PATA: Free training for tourism professionals
Bangkok Airways: Health of passengers is priority
Bangkok – Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited announced today that the airline strictly follows its precaution and transmission prevention plans for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pneumonia. The measures apply not only to the airline’s operations but also to its three … Continue reading Bangkok Airways: Health of passengers is priority
China: Stock market boom, billionaires at record pace
SHANGHAI – China is minting new billionaires at a record pace despite an economy bruised by the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to booming share prices and a spate of new stock listings, according to a list released on Tuesday. The Hurun … Continue reading China: Stock market boom, billionaires at record pace
GBTA: Overwhelming Call for Pre-Departure Testing
Alexandria, VA – 76% of respondents believe that rapid testing prior to departure, and waiving quarantining requirements for those who test negative, to be the best way to open up international travel. Among European members specifically, this number rises to … Continue reading GBTA: Overwhelming Call for Pre-Departure Testing
Thailand opening its doors for foreign tourists
BANGKOK — Thailand’s tourist industry took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular travelers were banned from entry almost seven months ago. The visitors who … Continue reading Thailand opening its doors for foreign tourists
Airlines: UN organization to set guidelines
New York – What will it take to get people flying again? International air traffic is down 92 percent this year as travelers worry about catching Covid-19, and government travel bans and quarantine rules make planning difficult. One thing airlines … Continue reading Airlines: UN organization to set guidelines
COVID-19: NIH begins large clinical trial
Washington – The National Institutes of Health has launched an adaptive Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of three immune modulator drugs in hospitalized adults with COVID-19. Some COVID-19 patients experience an immune response in which … Continue reading COVID-19: NIH begins large clinical trial
New Berlin Airport ready to start on Nov.1
Berlin – Berlin Brandenburg Airport has undergone all preparations for a successful commissioning. All permits have been granted, all processes have been tested extensively and the process partners are best prepared for the opening as they could possibly be. The … Continue reading New Berlin Airport ready to start on Nov.1