Qantas announces 87 percent profit drop

The Qantas Group on Wednesday announced that its annual profit tumbled 87 percent. Australia’s largest air carrier reports its full year pre-tax profits fell to US$150 million The carrier — which operates its flagship Qantas as well as discount airline Jetstar — says its bottom line was hit by falling demand for air travel during the global recession. Qantas Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce, said the diversity of the company’s operations had contributed to its being one of the few airline operators worldwide to produce a full-year profit, despite the global economic downturn, according to a company statement

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Nokia cuts a further 1,700 jobs as demand falls

Nokia, the world’s leading cellphone maker, announced Tuesday that it was cutting 1,700 further jobs globally due to falling demand. The Finland-based giant has already announced hundreds of lay-offs in response to the deepening recession. In a statement, the company said the latest cuts were part of its drive to increase “cost-efficiency and adapt to the market situation.” The latest job losses would primarily be from its devices and markets units and in corporate development and global support, Nokia said

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