nigeria gas explosion kills at least 15

Nigeria gas explosion kills at least 15

A gas explosion in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos on Sunday (Mar 15) killed at least 15 people, injured many more and destroyed around 50 buildings, emergency services said.
children less sick from covid 19 but may still spread the coronavirus experts

Children less sick from COVID-19, but may still spread the coronavirus: Experts

For reasons unknown, children rarely have severe symptoms when infected by COVID-19 and may even be a bit less likely to get the disease in the first place, experts told AFP.
le meridien saigon offering exclusive promotion packages

Le Méridien Saigon offering exclusive promotion packages

Now at Le Méridien Saigon hotel, guests can enjoy a wide range of exclusive promotions, from a dream wedding promotion to events and stay offers.
enterprises hurt by covid 19 proposed five months tax payment leniency

Enterprises hurt by COVID-19 proposed five months tax payment leniency

Enterprises and individuals directly affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) would be allowed to pay value-added tax (VAT) or land rent five months late, according to the proposal of the Ministry of Finance.
tui groups flagship hotel brand expands in asia

TUI Group’s flagship hotel brand expands in Asia

With the TUI Blue Nam Hoi An Hotel, TUI Group’s flagship hotel brand will make its debut in Vietnam in March. By expanding in Asia, TUI Group drives TUI Blue further along its growth roadmap. The brand is set to become the world’s largest leisure hotel brand and increase its portfolio to more than 100 hotels in 2020.
bayern go clear at top as bundesliga faces coronavirus threat

Bayern go clear at top as Bundesliga faces coronavirus threat

Thomas Mueller scored as Bayern Munich opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a 2-0 victory over Augsburg at the Allianz Arena on Sunday (Mar 8), while the spread of the coronavirus threatened to curtail the season.
suppliers take complaints against leflair to authorities

Suppliers take complaints against Leflair to authorities

Its inability to pay million-dollar debts has put Vietnam-based e-commerce platform Leflair at risk of being taken to court by disgruntled suppliers.
vietnam based tech startup wefit draws ire of subscribers

Vietnam-based tech startup WeFit draws ire of subscribers

Customers now get a lot less bang for their buck at fitness and beauty platform WeFit after it has sucker-punched clients by suddenly changing the terms of use – adding customers to disgruntled partner gyms.
21 dead as torrential rain hits brazil

21 dead as torrential rain hits Brazil

At least 21 people have been killed in torrential rain that hit the Brazilian states of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, triggering flash floods and destroying homes, authorities said on Tuesday (Mar 3).
covid 19 to cost world tourism at least us 22 billion

COVID-19 to cost world tourism at least US$22 billion

The deadly coronavirus epidemic will cost world tourism at least US$22 billion owing to a drop in spending by Chinese tourists, the head of the World Travel and Tourism Council said on Thursday (Feb 27).
yeah1 will rebound thanks to partnership with tan hiep phat leader

Yeah1 will rebound thanks to partnership with Tan Hiep Phat leader

Can soft drink maker Tan Hiep Phat joining as a big shareholder help media firm Yeah1 (HSX: YEG) recover after the breakdown with YouTube last year?
gnabry stars as bayern munich rock chelsea

Gnabry stars as Bayern Munich rock Chelsea

Serge Gnabry fired Bayern Munich to the brink of the Champions League quarter-finals as the German's double inspired a superb 3-0 rout of Chelsea in the last-16 first leg at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday (Feb 25).
flights cancelled between south korea and vietnam

Flights cancelled between South Korea and Vietnam

Airlines are issuing a moratorium on flights between Vietnam and South Korea, cancelling and reducing the number of flights at least until the end of March.
south korea reports 169 new covid 19 cases three more deaths

South Korea reports 169 new COVID-19 cases; three more deaths

South Korea raised its alert on COVID-19 to the highest level on Sunday (Feb 23) after reporting three more deaths and 169 new infections.
earthquake in iran kills nine in neighbouring turkey

Earthquake in Iran kills nine in neighbouring Turkey

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake in northwestern Iran on Sunday (Feb 23) killed at least nine people in neighbouring Turkey and injured dozens more on both sides of the border, authorities said.