Business deals
Nippon Express to buy European shipper Tramo for international edge
Japanese company seeks expertise in furniture logistics to serve upscale clients
Economy
Thailand Q2 GDP growth slows to 1.8% despite tourism recovery
Annual outlook lowered to 2.5-3.0% as weak exports weigh on economy
Transportation
Japan's airlines eye catering to semiconductor, e-commerce shipments
Carriers ANA and JAL set to introduce cargo jets, expect market growth
Transportation
Cathay Pacific on recovery track but Chinese rivals loom
Hong Kong's flagship carrier fights to maintain global hub model
Transportation
Indonesia set to open Southeast Asia's 1st high-speed rail in October
Jokowi eager to tout China-backed project after delays and cost overruns
Technology
Indonesia's GoTo first-half net loss narrows to $470m
Superapp and e-commerce platform makes further gains toward profitability
Transportation
HondaJet to fly wealthy tourists to less-traveled Japan
Honda's service with travel company can redirect foreigners' spending to rural areas
Adani Group
Deloitte quits as auditor of Adani Group's ports business
Accounting firm cites company's lack of independent probe into Hindenburg claims
Finance
JR West becomes 1st Japan train operator to enter payment app fray
Company eyes growth outside railway operations amid ridership decline
Transportation
Thai Airways returns to net profit on travel rebound
Flights to China and other key markets propel embattled carrier in April-June
Automobiles
Chinese, South Korean EV makers push on in Indonesia
Japan still dominates overall market with gasoline, hybrid models
Transportation
Cathay labor crunch 'won't go away' despite sharp turnaround: CEO
Carrier aims to buy back all preference shares from government within a year
Transportation
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train to end food cart sales in October
Onboard meal service scaled back as more passengers make purchases in stations
Transportation
Japan's train stations usher in tap-to-pay gates for credit cards
Tokyo Metro and Tokyu set to roll out service, easing payment hassle for tourists
Companies
Indonesia's Maka Motors to manufacture electric motorbikes in 2024
Local company aims to crack market controlled by Chinese players
Automobiles
Vietnam Vingroup's ambition to take on Tesla hits bumpy road
VinFast struggles to generate profit amid heavy upfront investment
Caixin
China pushes electric future for inland shipping
Nation to rely on strong battery supply chains and EV experience
Opinion
Japan cannot count just on EVs to clean up its transport emissions
Other solutions will be more suitable for commercial vehicles
Transportation
Japan's ANA to offset some emissions through direct air capture
Airline will buy carbon credits from company employing the new technology
Opinion
Tesla's move into Malaysia should be a wake-up call for Indonesia
If Jakarta does not show enough flexibility, rivals will win away investments
DealStreetAsia
India's SK Finance in talks to raise $122m in funding
Non-banking financial company said to be in 'advanced stage' of discussions
Technology
Indonesia's GoTo extends e-wallet app to country's 'unbanked'
Superapp and e-commerce company competing with rivals such as Ovo
Transportation
Honda looks to kick-start e-motorbike sales in Southeast Asia
With Indonesian debut near, motorcycle giant going electric in promising region
Transportation
Asia-Pacific makes biggest gains in U.S. airlines' second quarter
Despite sluggish U.S.-China travel, region shows promise in keeping up record revenues
Supply Chain
Yellen's trip underlines rise of Vietnam as China factory hedge
U.S. Treasury chief also backs $15bn JETP climate aid for Southeast Asian nation