Coronavirus
China's New Year travel set to double to 2bn trips after zero-COVID easing
Nation readies for first holiday in four years without limits on movements
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Climate Change
Southeast Asian public transportation advances decarbonization
Bangkok transit authority plans to introduce 3,200 electric buses by 2025
Climate Change
JAL and ANA offer greener flight options
Japan carriers start using sustainable fuel, develop aerodynamism to cut emissions
Companies
Chinese leasing major BOC Aviation buys 40 Boeing 737 Max jets
Travel demand rises, but troubled plane still grounded in China for now
Transportation
Garuda aims to restart share trading after $80m Islamic bond issue
Indonesian airline will prioritize full service and domestic routes, CEO says
Transportation
Bangladesh to open Japan-backed metro line on Wednesday
Experts say launch is a positive step but won't solve congestion on its own
Transportation
Japan to revamp air traffic control to handle 2m flights
Consolidated data system aims to ease congestion and cut emissions
Food & Beverage
Rice snack maker Kameda sells fresh-made crackers in Tokyo Station
Niigaya-based company aims to attract foreign tourists and young people
Transportation
Japan's next bullet train lines face multibillion-dollar cost increases
Projects go over budget on labor, materials as delays mount
Ukraine war
Japanese insurers to halt ship insurance for all of Russia
Lack of coverage for war damage could have impact on Japan's LNG imports
Finance
Philippine app MarCoPay to offer flights for sailors in Japan Airlines tie-up
Digital wallet serving Filipino crews adds travel to its service portfolio
Business deals
Korean Air takeover of Asiana in limbo as global trustbusters balk
South Korean airlines will likely have to amend their plan to gain European OK
Automobiles
Nissan to use 'green' metals from Kobe Steel in domestic cars
Japanese automaker aims to tackle supply-chain emissions
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Chinese driverless port transport startup secures new funding
Senior Automation to use $14m for business expansion and R&D
Transportation
Under Tata's wing, Air India tops airline punctuality chart
Carrier once synonymous with bad service pushes ahead with turnaround
Caixin
Singapore mulls dumping 20% stake in CK Hutchison's port business
State-controlled PSA reviews portfolio as Hong Kong cargo volumes decline
Transportation
Toyota and Thailand's CP Group partner on hydrogen fuel project
Japan automaker says EVs 'not only option' as Tesla and BYD move into market
Automobiles
India's Mahindra plans $1.2bn plant to accelerate EV push
Automaker expects to roll out first electric models in 2024
DealStreetAsia
India's Bumble Bee raises $37m to make autonomous air taxis
Bengaluru-based startup plans to launch prototype in April
Transportation
From Singapore to Japan, Asian airlines rush to ramp up routes
SIA inks deals as rivals like JAL and AirAsia expand flights despite risks
Business Spotlight
Hyundai's Chung Euisun drives new era at South Korean automaker
Dynasty scion pushes electric and hydrogen vehicles, more inclusion and openness
Companies
Japan's Sojitz nabs $460m deal for high-speed rail depot in India
Rapid train line to cut Mumbai-Ahmedabad trip to 2 hours
Companies
Asian airlines brace for worse earnings amid China's slow opening
Analysts downgrade October-December estimates for 7 carriers
Technology
China's Envision sees next 'net-zero industrial parks' in ASEAN
Region's electric vehicle shift expected to fuel greentech demand
Technology
Japan drone businesses swoop in for a piece of deregulated skies
Legalized 'level 4' flights open up opportunities for last-mile delivery services