Cebu Pacific jets are pictured at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, Metro Manila.
Transportation

Philippine LCC Cebu Pacific to buy up to 152 jets worth $24bn

Deal pegged as largest aircraft purchase in Philippine aviation history

3 July 2024
Broken glass and debris lie at the scene of the car accident that caused multiple deaths and injuries in central Seoul on July 1.
Society

Nine dead in Seoul after car drives into crowd near city hall

Vehicle rams into pedestrians on crosswalk after hitting two other cars

2 July 2024
Electric vehicle maker BYD is opening a new factory in Thailand as Chinese EV producers face the prospect of stiff EU tariffs.
Your Week in Asia

Tokyo picks next governor, Shanghai AI conference, BYD opens Thai factory

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

30 June 2024
ANA and JAL announced their joint policy to tackle abusive behavior by customers on June 28. (Photo by Yuichi Shiga)
Transportation

Japan's ANA and JAL team up against abusive behavior by passengers

Industry leaders formulate basic policy by defining 'customer harassment'

28 June 2024
A crew inspects the damage to a part of a departure terminal canopy at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport that collapsed in heavy pre-monsoon rains in New Delhi on June 28.
Society

Canopy collapse at New Delhi airport kills one in heavy rains

Six others injured; all flights departing from Terminal 1 are suspended

28 June 2024
Thai Airways plans to expand its fleet from 70 airplanes at the end of 2023 to 96 by 2033. 
Transportation

Southeast Asian airlines spend big to cash in on return of travelers

But a pilot shortage threatens resurgence of Thai Airways and others

26 June 2024
Zipair Tokyo differentiates itself from other budget carriers by offering in-flight sales of wagyu beef and free WiFi service on some routes. (Photo by Zipair Tokyo)
Transportation

Japan LCC Zipair to add 2 aircraft and routes every year, CEO says

JAL subsidiary eyes more cities in Southeast Asia, India and North America

25 June 2024
Air China is increasing flights between Beijing and Sapporo as the weak yen makes Japan an attractive destination. (Air China)
Transportation

China-North America flights just 20% of pre-pandemic level

Geopolitical tensions slow recovery as travel demand to other regions soars

25 June 2024
Korean Air has been planning for years to buy South Korean compatriot Asiana Airlines. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
Transportation

Korean Air names Air Incheon preferred bidder for Asiana cargo arm

EU antitrust watchdog requires sale over competition concerns

22 June 2024
A C919 lands at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on June 14: The COMAC model has been safely used for thousands of flights by Chinese airlines since May 2023. (VCG via AP)
Opinion

Steady C919 flights show China's potential to reshape jet market

COMAC focused on meeting domestic demand rather than tackling Western barriers

20 June 2024
A Hitachi train in the U.K.: The Japanese company has expanded its rail business through a series of acquisitions. (Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Companies

Hitachi eyes Singapore and Malaysia rail markets in race with China

Talks with India 'ongoing' for high-speed trains, says Hitachi's rail chief

20 June 2024
Some Japanese airports are struggling to keep up with surging inbound tourism. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Transportation

Australia's Qantas drops Sapporo flight idea over labor shortages

Japan faces ground staff shortage as oil refiners struggle to meet surging demand

20 June 2024
Chinese premier Li Qiang, left, and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim walk in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on June 19. (Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia)
International relations

Malaysia asks China to support its bid to join BRICS

Prime Minister Anwar meets Premier Li to discuss economic cooperation

19 June 2024
A cargo vessel docked at Manila's main port. The nation has plans to improve its supply chains.
Supply Chain

Philippines plans 17 new ports to boost agricultural supply chain

Move comes as many in country grapple with surging food prices

19 June 2024
The HondaJet business aircraft will be used to ferry travelers between regional airports where service can be infrequent.
Travel & Leisure

HondaJet launches service to fly tourists to regional Japan

Agencies tap business plane to meet demand for tours to lesser-known destinations

19 June 2024
Seino looks to buy Mitsubishi Electric Logistics to gain more drivers as overtime curbs squeeze trucking capacity. (Seino)
Business deals

Japan's Mitsubishi Electric set to sell trucking arm to peer Seino

Driver shortage spurs consolidation in logistics industry

18 June 2024
Keisei Electric Railway operates a major line connecting Narita International Airport with central Tokyo. (Photo by Nikkei)
Finance

U.K. fund to keep Keisei stake even if Tokyo Disney sale rejected

Palliser seeks investor backing for cut to Japanese railway's Oriental Land holdings

18 June 2024
Train fans rushed to Tokyo Station on Friday to take a picture of the retiring Doctor Yellow. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
Transportation

Farewell, 'Doctor Yellow': Japan's track-testing bullet train to retire

Trainspotters lament as beloved diagnostic vehicle begins final tour

15 June 2024
A container ship sails near a port in Malaysia. The Malacca Strait is a key sea lane for global logistics.
Supply Chain

Malaysia to build port near Kuala Lumpur amid supply chain shift

Developer Tanco teams up with a Chinese company on AI-driven facility

14 June 2024
Marubeni is supplying ANA with sustainable aviation fuel in Japan. (Photo by Makoto Okada)
Transportation

ANA taps Marubeni for cheaper sustainable aviation fuel at Narita Airport

Vegetable oil mixed with crude in existing refineries to emit less CO2

14 June 2024
An AirAsia plane at Don Mueang International Airport in Thailand. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Transportation

Malaysia's AirAsia eyes 'next level' of growth in major restructuring

Budget carrier plans to consolidate short- and long-haul units for better efficiency

13 June 2024
BYD's SkyShuttle connects the company's headquarters with the Shenzhen Pingshan high-speed railway station. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
Transportation

China's BYD harnesses EV tech to make fast-charging people movers

After Brazil deal, automaker aims for more overseas mass transit contracts

13 June 2024
Hello Kitty creator Sanrio expects to post its first record profit in 25 years due to the strength of character goods business. (Photo by Mai Kitagawa)
Business trends

1 in 5 Japanese firms forecast record profit

Tourism boom and niche business profiles boost earnings

13 June 2024
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, center left, walks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as they meet in Putrajaya on June 12. (Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia)
International relations

Singapore PM Wong 'open' to discussing high-speed rail plan with Malaysia

New leader meets with Anwar in his first overseas trip since May inauguration

12 June 2024
A train leaves Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station: SRT has been working with its Laotian counterpart ahead of the opening of the Thai-Lao rail link next month. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Transportation

Thailand's rail network to link to Laos-China high-speed train

Seamless connection aims to boost exports to China, foster tourism

11 June 2024