Qantas to exit Vietnam joint venture amid coronavirus slump

Linda J. Dodson

HANOI — Australian flag carrier Qantas Airways said Monday that it is leaving its joint venture with Vietnam Airlines amid growing headwinds from the coronavirus outbreak. Qantas currently owns 30% of Vietnamese budget carrier Jetstar Pacific Airlines. Sources familiar with the matter say the Australian carrier is in talks to sell the […]

US and allies blast Hong Kong security law in joint statement

Linda J. Dodson

NEW YORK — The U.S., Australia, the U.K. and Canada expressed “deep concern” on Thursday over Beijing’s approval of a national security law on Hong Kong, seen as a major erosion to the city’s autonomy from the mainland. “Hong Kong has flourished as a bastion of freedom,” a joint statement said. “The international community has a […]