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CHICAGO: All United Airlines flight attendants must wear a face covering or mask while on duty starting Apr 24, the airline said on Thursday, in the first such rule by a major US carrier. The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), whose members work for United Airlines Holdings Inc and...

Asia equities face a bumpy session on Friday after Wall Street pared early gains as optimism over a rebound in oil prices and prospects for further government stimulus were offset by stark economic data showing the toll of the coronavirus pandemic.

All United Airlines flight attendants must wear a face covering or mask while on duty starting April 24, the airline said on Thursday, in the first such rule by a major U.S. carrier.

Hertz Global Holdings Inc is working with debt restructuring advisers to explore options for shoring up its finances after the coronavirus pandemic killed demand for car rentals, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a US$484 billion coronavirus relief bill on Thursday (Apr 23), funding small businesses and hospitals and pushing the total spending response to the crisis to an unprecedented near US$3 trillion. The measure passed the Democratic ...

Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc, owner of the Ruth's Chris Steak House chain of restaurants, on Thursday said it would quickly repay US$20 million of federal rescue loans it received to help maintain payroll through the coronavirus crisis, a program aimed at small businesses.

SINGAPORE: Business has been brisk for grocery chains, minimarts and provision shops during the COVID-19 outbreak as they mop up some of the demand from people wanting to shop close to home, but they also face the need for additional manpower as sales increase. Speaking to CNA, group managing ......

The Federal Reserve said on Thursday it will "shortly" announce new rules to expand access to a small business lending program beyond banks, so that a broader set of institutions can participate.

Intel Corp forecast current-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Thursday, as lockdown orders globally fueled demand for its data center chips that power internet-based services.

Honda Motor Co said Thursday it will extend a shutdown of all of its North American auto plants through May 8 and extend unpaid leaves for many salaried workers.