Transportation
Cathay Pacific takes business class higher as airline seats go premium
JAL, other carriers also join trend of higher-price upgrades to keep pace with costs
Transportation
Malaysia Airlines hits roadblocks amid post-COVID recovery
Flagship carrier cuts 20% of capacity over incidents, aircraft delivery delays
Transportation
Jakarta breaks ground on new subway in bid to ease traffic
Jokowi says East-West MRT line will support Indonesia's capital as 'global city'
Food & Beverage
Singapore's SATS eyes India, China to double overseas food sales
Partnership with Japan's Mitsui helps caterer accelerate international shift
Economy
Dubai to expand airport, metro to further attract business and tourists
City reinforcing urban functions to remain a hub in Gulf amid regional rivalry
The Big Story
Japan Inc.'s 25 trillion yen opportunity: Cashing in on real estate
Railway operator Seibu sets example by putting big Tokyo complex up for sale
Transportation
ANA's Peach Aviation to add Singapore route in Southeast Asia push
Low-cost carrier seeks to tap demand for Japan travel in competitive market
Transportation
Indonesia's GoTo exits Vietnam after battle with Grab, Shopee
Ride-hailing and delivery service focuses on Singapore outside home market
Transportation
Cathay Pacific inspections find 15 A350s need new engine parts
Japan Airlines reaches out to Rolls-Royce about the components in its Airbus planes
Companies
Chinese state shipbuilders plan merger with eye on 'strong military'
CSSC Holdings, China Shipbuilding Industry aim to 'focus on major state strategy'
Transportation
Tokyo-Hakata bullet trains fully resume after typhoon
Tokaido and Sanyo lines moving after nearly four days of disruption
Economy
With 24 km bridge-tunnel link, Shenzhen tech hub set to sprawl further
Firms eye Zhongshan across river delta as site for future growth
Natural disasters
Japanese typhoon weakens but train and flight disruptions continue
Shinkansen service between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka resumes; Tokyo-Nagoya still suspended
Transportation
Indonesian app-based taxi drivers strike in protest over low pay
Motorbike drivers gather by offices of Gojek and GoTo, calling for government support
Electric vehicles
Grab adds 1,000 EVs, mainly BYD cars, to Indonesia fleet
Chinese automaker raising profile through popular ride-hailing app
Transportation
Thailand's 'land bridge' ambitions face fresh roadblocks
Environmental and political concerns cloud plan to build new trade artery
Transportation
Philippines' Cebu Pacific bets on tourism boom with $24bn Airbus order
Overhaul of aging Manila airport seen helping draw passengers back to famed beaches
Transportation
For China's taxi drivers, smartphones are as important as seat belts
Ride-hailing apps, robotaxis and flying cars add stiff competition to gain customers
Transportation
Pakistan delays China-funded airport opening over security fears
Critics say $246m 'vanity' project risks turning into a white elephant
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Reviving Southeast Asia's old air hubs
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Transportation
Japan travel passes available in September after year suspension
Railways stopped selling Suica and Pasmo in 2023 due to chip shortage
Transportation
Vietnam's first subway mired in more delays amid planned 2024 start
Hitachi files for arbitration over Ho Chi Minh City payments in Japan-led project
Transportation
China high-speed rail operator forced to hike fares as debt balloons
Rapid expansion leaves China Railway with $859bn in debt along with unused stations
The Big Story
Southeast Asia's old air hubs are revving back to life
Region's airlines seek business travelers willing to pay more for convenience
Startups
U.S. e-scooter startup Lime brings rental service to Japan
Company's first foray into East Asia will see 2,000 vehicles in Tokyo this year