Asia
Etiqa joins Income in extending goodwill insurance cover for Jetstar Asia travellers
[Singapore] Etiqa Insurance Singapore said on Monday (Jun 16) it will offer coverage to eligible customers affected by Jetstar Asia’s upcoming shutdown, following a similar decision by Income Insurance...
Hong Kong bourse seeks to woo South-east Asia, Middle East firms for second listings
[HONG KONG] The Hong Kong stock exchange plans to attract listed companies in South-east Asia and the Middle East, in particular, for second listings in the financial hub, its...
Jetstar Asia shutdown: Income Insurance extends ‘goodwill’ coverage outside of ticket expenses
[Singapore] Income Insurance has announced in a statement on Thursday (June 12) that it will offer coverage to eligible customers affected by Jetstar Asia’s upcoming shutdown, even though such...
Asia: Shares stumble after Trump’s latest trade threat
[HONG KONG] Asian shares were rattled on Thursday after Donald Trump said he would impose unilateral tariffs on partners in the next two weeks, reigniting trade war fears soon...
‘Ridiculous and frustrating’: Jetstar Asia staff blindsided by same-day layoff notice
[SINGAPORE] Jetstar Asia employees were only informed of their retrenchment at 7 am on Wednesday (Jun 11) – the same morning the public announcement went out.“It was unexpected –...
‘Ridiculous and frustrating’: Jetstar Asia staff blindsided by abrupt layoff notice
[SINGAPORE] Jetstar Asia employees were only informed of their retrenchment at 7 am on Wednesday (Jun 11) – the same morning the public announcement went out.“It was unexpected –...
Asia: Equities rally after China-US framework on trade
[HONG KONG] Asian stocks rose on Wednesday as investors welcomed a China-US agreement to lower trade tensions that stoked hopes the economic superpowers will eventually reach a broader tariff...
Australia’s Qantas to close low-cost arm Jetstar Asia
Published Wed, Jun 11, 2025 · 08:02 AMAUSTRALIAN flag carrier Qantas said on Wednesday it will close Jetstar Asia, the group’s Singapore-based low-cost unit, in a bid to recycle...