Transportation
Electric 2-wheelers in Indonesia make inroads with Gojek and Grab
Battery-swappable models used by taxi and delivery drivers
Energy
Maersk, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to supply green methanol in Japan
Port of Yokohama to be country's first base for zero-emission ships in 2024
Aerospace & Defense Industries
'Made in China' C919 jet aims for exports after 1st Hong Kong flight
COMAC eyes global market with maiden voyage outside mainland
Transportation
Japan to offer tests for taxi and bus drivers in more languages
20 languages could be added, including English, Chinese and Vietnamese
Opinion
Asia's airports have to be reinvented for greener post-COVID world
Automation is emerging as a major driver for sustainability
Asia Insight
Japan's 2024 problem? Trucker overtime curbs risk an economic pileup
Multiple industries brace for impact of move to tackle chronic driver shortage
Technology
Japan to assign bandwidth for Level 4 self-driving vehicles
Same frequencies as U.S. and Europe to be set aside as soon as fiscal 2026
Supply Chain
Mitsubishi Estate to triple logistics spending for batteries and self-driving
$3bn investment planned amid EV shift and looming driver shortage
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Interview
Tokyo flights to Miami, 'capital of the Americas,' could start in 2025
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Cava also seeks climate investments from Japan
International relations
Chinese court hears suit on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
Case filed by 'tortured' families nearly a decade after jetliner vanished
Startups
Malaysian unicorn Carsome keen to expand in Southeast Asia
Used-car platform eyes a strategic positioning in region's projected $270bn market
Transportation
Hong Kong's MTR to partially exit Swedish train operation
Company relies more on real estate as its overseas and local rail businesses suffer
Transportation
Cathay Pacific to add 5,000 workers in 2024 as demand recovers
Airline rushes to restore capacity by hiring pilots, cabin crew and ground staff
Caixin
Chairman of China Cosco's leasing unit facing probe, sources say
Investigation said to be part of anti-graft crackdown at state-owned parent
Transportation
Vietnam bets on new airports to boost tourism and supply chains
Plan flies in face of net zero goal as flights emit more carbon than trains
Sharing Economy
Japanese lawmakers join forces to promote ride-hailing
Shinjiro Koizumi leads cross-party study group for deregulation test case
Middle East crisis
Red Sea ship hijacking delivers a warning on supply chain risks
Japan-operated vessel reportedly in Yemen; Suez still vital despite threat
Transportation
Cargo ship seizure could affect Japan supply chains, minister says
Crude oil and LNG imports not affected for the time being
Finance
Japan's SMBC Aviation Capital to buy 60 Airbus planes for $3.4bn
Aircraft lessor bets big on continuing post-pandemic recovery in air travel
Middle East crisis
Cargo ship operated by Japan's NYK Line seized in Red Sea
Iran-backed Houthis say it has taken over Israeli ship; crew includes Filipinos but no Japanese
Transportation
Tokyo railways race to put up platform doors to prevent falls
Safety equipment can greatly reduce accidents on tracks and improve service
Transportation
Middle Eastern carriers go on shopping spree at Dubai air show
Boeing and Airbus bag orders for over 200 jets as tourism recovers after pandemic
Transportation
JAL aims to bring 'seaglider' next-gen transportation to Japan
Airline signs agreement with U.S. startup in push beyond traditional aviation
Transportation
China-funded airport opens in Cambodia with more projects to come
Belt and Road highways, ports and railways also planned, raising local concerns
Transportation
Uber waiting for ride-hailing opportunity in Japan if ban is lifted
CEO Khosrowshahi says dynamic pricing would raise driver efficiency and earnings