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In China, which has been severely impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, Oyo plans to let go of 50% of its 6,000 direct full-time employees. NewsSoftBank-backed Oyo to let go over 5,000 employees globally3 mins read
The company had expanded its operations into Australia, Malaysia, and Thailand in 2019. NewsUntethered by the coronavirus, Zuzu Hospitality expands to Vietnam2 mins read
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