Economy

China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea

China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea

Bob Elliott

From Friday, citizens of nine more countries can enter China without needing a visa to visit. Holders of ordinary passports ...

EU reaction to US election 2024

EU reaction to US election 2024

Adesola Mojo

Donald Trump (L), President of the USA, and Emmanuel Macron, President of France, join hands during the final press conference ...

Searches soar as travelers look for discounts

Searches soar as travelers look for discounts

Bob Elliott

First there was Black Friday — then Cyber Monday. Now deal-thirsty consumers have a reason to shop online one day ...

Why flights to Europe are the cheapest they’ve been in years

Why flights to Europe are the cheapest they’ve been in years

Mickey Vernon

A tourist takes a photo as the Acropolis’ Propylaea are seen in the background, in Athens, Greece, on June 28, ...

Boeing strike will dent last jobs report before election

Boeing strike will dent last jobs report before election

Bob Elliott

Boeing workers gather on a picket line near the entrance to a Boeing facility during an ongoing strike on October ...

Boeing union backs sweetened contract offer that could end strike, sets vote for Monday

Boeing union backs sweetened contract offer that could end strike, sets vote for Monday

Bob Elliott

Boeing workers from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 gather on a picket line near the ...

United Airlines raises requirements to earn frequent flyer status

United Airlines raises requirements to earn frequent flyer status

Bob Elliott

A United Airlines Boeing 757 departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to New York on Sept. 19, 2024. ...

Australia’s inflation rate eases to 2.8 per cent in September quarter

Australia’s inflation rate eases to 2.8 per cent in September quarter

Mickey Vernon

Australia’s annual inflation rate has returned to the range targeted by the central bank, clocking in at 2.8 per cent ...

Boeing machinists reject new labor contract, extending more than 5-week strike

Boeing machinists reject new labor contract, extending more than 5-week strike

Bob Elliott

Boeing workers from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 attend a rally at their union hall ...

China sees global airlines cut flights or quit totally amid weak demand

China sees global airlines cut flights or quit totally amid weak demand

Bob Elliott

British Airlines, Qantas and Finnair are some of the airlines that are reducing services to China. Nicola Economou | Nurphoto ...