The proposed high-speed train would travel between Houston and Dallas in 90 minutes. (Texas Central)
Transportation

Texas bullet train with Japan tech aims for revival with federal grant

Stalled project supported by JR Central and Hitachi taps government cash

6 January 2024
Japanese domestic air traffic remains badly affected by an accident at Haneda Airport on Jan. 2, and will not get get back to normal until next week. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Transportation

Tokyo's Haneda runway reopens on Monday: transport minister

Japanese airlines cancel another 200 domestic flights after plane collision

5 January 2024
Police use a drone to inspect a fishing port in China's Zhejiang province on Jan. 2. (CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
Caixin

China plans to open airspace zones for drones, electric aircraft

Nation looking to accelerate its airborne economy

5 January 2024
Tokyo police gather in front of the wreckage of the JAL plane at Haneda Airport on Jan. 4.
Japan plane crash

JAL pilot did not see coast guard plane on runway before collision

Series of human errors led up to the fiery crash at Haneda Airport

5 January 2024
The burned remains of the Airbus A350 at Haneda on Jan. 3.
Japan plane crash

Tokyo's deadly runway crash: What we know about the accident

Five coast guard crew killed as Japan Airlines plane slammed into cargo aircraft

4 January 2024
A runway closure continues to disrupt air traffic at Haneda Airport. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Japan plane crash

Japanese airlines cancel 130 flights due to Haneda accident

One runway remains out of service due to ongoing investigation

4 January 2024
Passengers flee the burning wreckage of JAL Flight 516 at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Jan. 2.
Japan plane crash

90-second drills helped JAL crew lead passengers out of flaming jet

All escaped to safety in 18 minutes, even as five of eight exits were unusable

4 January 2024
Investigators examine the burned-out wreckage of the Japan Airlines jet involved in the Jan. 2 crash. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Japan plane crash

Japan Coast Guard plane not cleared for takeoff before JAL crash

Communications record points to possible pilot misunderstanding

4 January 2024
The wreckages of a JAL passenger jet and Coast Guard plane might hold clues about how two aircraft ended up sharing a runway and colliding Jan. 2 at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
Japan plane crash

Tokyo airplane crash probe to look into controllers' instructions

Authorities begin onsite examinations of burned JAL and Coast Guard aircraft

3 January 2024
A Japan Airlines plane arriving from the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido caught fire at Haneda Airport on Jan. 2 after colliding with a coast guard aircraft. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Japan plane crash

'Miracle we survived': Japan Airlines fire survivors recall escape

Passengers describe moments of panic aboard burning aircraft

3 January 2024
The Japan Airlines jumbo jet burns at Haneda Airport on Jan. 2. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Japan plane crash

Japan Airlines plane burns up at Tokyo airport after collision

Everyone on JAL flight escapes; 5 crew members on Coast Guard plane killed

3 January 2024
The Adora Magic City, which measures 323.6 meters in length, has 2,125 passenger cabins, with a total capacity for 5,246 passengers.
Transportation

China's first homebuilt superliner to make maiden voyage in January

Seven-day round-trip cruise departing from and returning to Shanghai starts at $690

31 December 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sees robust infrastructure as key to defending his country against foreign aggression. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP and Reuters) 
Comment

What the world can learn from Zelenskyy's not-so-secret weapon

Ukraine's resilient social infrastructure helps repel Russian onslaught

29 December 2023
A drought has caused the Panama Canal Authority to restrict passage of container ships.
Supply Chain

Panama Canal backup forces detours for Asia-bound grain ships

Suez Canal transits soar due to drought, threatening higher food costs

29 December 2023
Many regional lines are struggling with shortages of train engineers, disrupting service schedules. (Photo by Gaku Shimada)
Transportation

Japan considers letting 18-year-olds drive trains

Transport Ministry moves to ease labor crunch faced by regional lines

26 December 2023
Aeon, Japan's largest supermarket chain, has announced steps to reduce the workload on drivers in line with legal limits on overtime hours that will take effect in April 2024.
Retail

Japan retailer Aeon overhauls logistics to ease driver shortage

Steps include planning deliveries with AI and improving truck load rates

25 December 2023
East Japan Railway plans to bring riders to its bank by waiving withdrawal fees at some station ATMs. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
Finance

Japan rail operators launch banking services in push to diversify

Keio and JR East offer mortgages and deposits to make up for ridership decline

23 December 2023
Vietjet has expanded by investing profits from domestic routes in international ones. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Transportation

Vietjet poised to become Vietnam's top airline in win for billionaire founder

Fast-growing carrier set to surpass state-owned rival in international passengers

23 December 2023
Houthi boats seize the Galaxy Leader car carrier on Nov. 20. Attacks in the Red Sea have disrupted shipping routes. (Houthi Military Media via Reuters)
Supply Chain

Red Sea attacks threaten to cut global shipping capacity 20%

Supply chain disruptions lead to delays and higher prices, experts warn

23 December 2023
The shortage of taxi drivers in Japan has spurred calls to allow ride-hailing services. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
Sharing Economy

Japan to greenlight limited ride-hailing services next year

Taxi companies to manage gig drivers working at certain areas and times

21 December 2023
South Korea's HMM is the world's eighth-largest container carrier by capacity. (HMM)
Business deals

South Korean shipper HMM set to be acquired by poultry conglomerate

Harim, which owns a smaller shipper, named preferred bidder with $5bn offer

20 December 2023
As with Uber and other ride-hailing apps, Lalamove's prices are lower during off-peak periods and higher at busy times. (Photo by Noriyuki Doi)
Technology

'Uber for logistics' Lalamove enters driver-starved Japan market

Chinese unicorn taps AI to optimize delivery process

20 December 2023
The Galaxy Leader car carrier chartered by Japan's NYK Line is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea on Nov. 20. (Houthi Military Media via Reuters)
Transportation

Japan container shipper ONE halts Red Sea route amid Houthi attacks

Growing list of operators redirect vessels, threatening to disrupt supply chains

20 December 2023
Houthi rebels storm the vessel operated by NYK Line in this photo from Nov. 20. (Houthi Media Center via Getty/Kyodo)
Markets

Red Sea ship attacks: NYK Line shares rise on freight rate outlook

Japanese shipping group poised to benefit from demand for car carriers

19 December 2023
Indonesia's high-speed railway has increased service frequency and maintained occupancy above 80%. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri) 
Transportation

Indonesia's new train offers chance to improve views of China

With occupancy above 80%, discontent about project turns into praise for technology

17 December 2023