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
Transportation
China-Mexico flights reopen amid manufacturers' Latin American push
BYD's plans for new plant in the country could further boost air travel demand
IPO
Tokyo Metro headed for IPO as soon as October
Tokyo listing could value the subway operator at up to $4.8bn
Finance
Japan's Orix to spend $1bn to buy more than 50 planes for leasing
Higher fees boost business as aircraft production fails to keep up with demand
Caixin
China shippers face diverging fortunes in global and domestic waters
Ocean freight rates surge with tight capacity, while local market descends into price war
Natural disasters
Powerful typhoon moves toward Tokyo, disrupting transit
JR Central suspends bullet train services between the capital and Nagoya
Transportation
Airfares from Asia fall as Chinese carriers ramp up flights
Allowed over Russian airspace, China airlines offer shorter service to Europe
-103.jpg?width=300&fit=cover&gravity=faces&dpr=2&quality=medium&source=nar-cms&format=auto&height=168)
Transportation
Cambodia resolves Phnom Penh airport tensions with new rights grant
France's Vinci to operate capital's new Chinese-built international gateway
_2048x1152.jpg?width=300&fit=cover&gravity=faces&dpr=2&quality=medium&source=nar-cms&format=auto&height=168)
Transportation
Japan bullet train extension plan under pressure as costs soar
Benefits of project in doubt with price tag seen rising up to $36bn
Transportation
Powerful explosion sets off fireball on container ship at Chinese port
Container exploded on vessel loaded with hazardous goods at Ningbo-Zhoushan, says CCTV
Transportation
Vietnam opens 2nd Hanoi metro line after 9-year delay
Elevated portion now in service with work ongoing for underground section
Transportation
Cathay Pacific logs double-digit revenue growth as costs eat into profit
$12.8bn seven-year investment plan unveiled; chairman 'confident' in city's future
Technology
Hyundai tests flying taxi near Indonesia's new capital Nusantara
Craft flies in figure-8 pattern for 10 minutes, aims to be operational in 2030
Travel & Leisure
Japan railway teams with Taipei Metro to bring Asia tourists to Izu
Izukyu uses local olives, Taiwan-style lanterns to expand appeal of resort area
_2048x1152.jpg?width=300&fit=cover&gravity=faces&dpr=2&quality=medium&source=nar-cms&format=auto&height=168)
Semiconductors
Japan transit card shortage leaves foreign tourists scrambling
Compatible chips still hard to come by despite global supply returning to normal
Transportation
Philippines resort picked for test of Japanese self-driving sky tram
Zip Infrastructure targets Southeast Asia with cheaper alternative to monorails