Travel & Leisure
40% of Japan tourism companies see no China rebound until 2024: poll
Weak Chinese economy, too few flights blamed for slow post-COVID recovery
Transportation
Japan's bullet trains to start delivering cargo in 2024
JR East hopes to use spare capacity to capitalize on truck driver shortage
Travel & Leisure
Finnair turns Asia focus to megacities due to Ukraine war
Russian airspace closure clips airline as it pins hopes on hubs like Shanghai
Energy
Hitachi Zosen to convert ship engines for green methanol
Existing vessels will be able to use biofuel cleaner than heavy oil and LNG
Climate Change
Japan's first biofuel-hydrogen tourist ship to set sail in 2024
New vessel slashes CO2 emissions up to 100%, Mitsui O.S.K. says
Society
Japan's trainspotters cause headaches for local governments
Towns explore better ways to work with photographers chasing the perfect shot
Startups
Japan's SkyDrive lands flying car pre-order from South Korea
Delivery of up to 50 cars to aircraft lessor Solyu set for as early as 2026
Transportation
Japan aims for nationwide autonomous driving lanes
Pilot project designed to alleviate shortage of bus drivers, ease congestion
Transportation
Amazon opens first sortation center in Japan, boosting efficiency
Fewer vehicles needed as site relays items from fulfillment to delivery stations
Transportation
Indonesia's first bullet train hits 350 kph as Jokowi takes test ride
Service between Jakarta and Bandung scheduled to begin next month
Automobiles
Nasdaq-listed VinFast pushes EVs in Vietnam ride-hailing sector
Perks for 'Uber of Vietnam' may increase uptake in top electric scooter market
Automobiles
Indonesia's Gojek to replace all gasoline-powered two-wheelers by 2030
Services using electric motorcycles expand in Southeast Asia
G20 Summit
U.S. seeks India-Middle East transport network deal at G20
Washington envisions railways and sea lanes to counter China's Belt and Road
DealStreetAsia
India's Hero MotoCorp to add $66m more into EV maker Ather Energy
Investment comes as nation's interest in electric vehicles grows
Transportation
Singapore's PSA sees EU Green Deal as growth opportunity
Port operator invests in Europe amid sluggish container shipping growth
Automobiles
VinFast CEO unfazed by stock volatility, sees potential in ASEAN
Thuy Le touts Southeast Asia's EV strengths to regional business leaders
Transportation
Air Premia takes off as South Korea's mid-service carrier
Korean Air-Asiana merger opens up opportunity to expand routes
Agriculture
China slowdown, El Nino cloud future for Thai durian exports
Deliveries to world's No. 2 economy surge due to China-Laos high-speed railway
Transportation
VietJet wins over more international travelers than state-run rival
Opening of new routes and the end of COVID restrictions spark popularity surge
DealStreetAsia
Chinese EV maker Hozon raises $960m in crossover financing
Funding comes as company doubles down on Southeast Asian drive
DealStreetAsia
Singapore-based EV startup Charged Asia brings in up to $40m
Funding from Geo Energy to be used to grow in Indonesia and Southeast Asia
Startups
Japan startup aims to tackle Asia's traffic jams with EV sky trams
Zip Infrastructure seeks 2029 global entry, eyes Philippines' urban rail limitations
Transportation
Indonesia's Widodo launches greater Jakarta light rail service
Country's third such project hits $2.1bn after cost overruns, multiple delays
Transportation
Taiwan's Starlux Airlines flies high by betting on luxury
Big pandemic-era investments finally lift upstart carrier into the black
Transportation
U.S.-Asia airfare soars amid staff shortages and rising costs
Service cuts and air traffic controllers keep cross-border capacity tight