President Joe Biden's new executive orders warns of the danger posed by cyberattacks on infrastructure.
US-China tensions

Eyeing China, Biden signs order to defend ports against cyberattacks

Chinese-made shipping cranes could be remotely-controlled, admiral warns

22 February 2024
A train arrives at a metro station in the Dominican Republic's capital in 2011. The nation's government is looking to expand transport system in the capital.
International relations

Japan aims to export metro railway tech to Dominican Republic

Tokyo's push comes as China's influence grows in Latin America

21 February 2024
Exhibitors at the Singapore Airshow include aircraft makers Boeing, Airbus, and China's COMAC, engine makers Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney, and other aviation-related businesses. (Photo by Taro Yokozawa)
Aerospace & Defense Industries

Singapore Airshow back to full scale as industry sees clear skies

COMAC chairman says 'working hard' to acquire foreign certificates in international debut

20 February 2024
Rengo expects the new business to expand the applications for the waste wood and industrial waste recovery business the company has been involved in.
Environment

Japan firm to turn construction waste into green jet fuel material

Cardboard maker Rengo plans $133m investment in ethanol production for SAF

19 February 2024
Vietnam says it will speed up infrastructure projects as it tries to reassure investors after a rocky year, including with Ho Chi Minh City's first subway line. (Photo by Lien Hoang)
Transportation

Vietnam business hub breaks ground on Metro Line 2

First Ho Chi Minh City line built by Japanese to serve motorbike-reliant commuters in July

19 February 2024
EU regulators have opened an investigation into whether subsidies to China's CRRC Qingdao Sifang Locomotive could give it an unfair advantage in a tender for electric trains in Bulgaria.
International relations

Chinese train maker investigated by EU over subsidy

Move follows introduction of tough, new antitrust rules

17 February 2024
Passenger congestion and flight delays are a chronic problem at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport, which has been ranked among the world's worst.
Transportation

San Miguel-led group wins $3bn Philippines airport revamp

Facelift aims to double Manila international terminal capacity to 62m passengers a year

16 February 2024
The higher spot rates containerships have been charging to carry goods between Asia and Europe are beginning to look like a blip.
Supply Chain

Shipping rates show signs of easing despite Red Sea disruption

Modest demand and an oversupply of vessels push down prices

15 February 2024
Shangri-La in Yunnan province was once a hard-to-reach city surrounded by snowcapped mountains. (Photo by Yuri Momoi)
Travel & Leisure

China's Shangri-La high-speed rail welcomes tourists to 'Lost Horizon'

Throngs of visitors bring cultural change to formerly isolated getaway

15 February 2024
Luang Prabang, the historic royal capital and spiritual heartland of Laos, is a prime tourist destination in the Southeast Asian nation. (Photo by Kenya Akama)
Travel & Leisure

New railway from China boosts tourism in Laos' ancient capital

Sector is on the rise, but high inflation is threatening economic recovery

11 February 2024
Shortages of ground-handling crew members can keep airports from accommodating flight increases. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Transportation

Japan's tourism ambitions set back by airport ground crew shortage

Handling companies and airlines grapple with persistent lack of staff

11 February 2024
Freight rates for very large gas carriers that transport liquefied petroleum gas have dropped by 60% since the end of 2023. (Iino Kaiun)
Transportation

Asian imports of U.S. LPG fall, dragging down shipping rates

Higher prices of American propane have sunk demand in Japan and China

9 February 2024
The U.S.  National Transportation Safety Board has released preliminary findings of its investigation into the door panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight in January. (NTSB/Handout via Reuters)
Transportation

Boeing under scrutiny as report says Alaska Airlines 737 Max was missing bolts

FAA chief urges employees to report safety concerns on whistleblower hotline

7 February 2024
Cathay Pacific Airways had to abruptly cancel about 70 flights to a wide range of destinations during the 2023 year-end holiday season due to staff shortages. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Transportation

Cathay Pacific Airways plagued by flight disruptions

Pilot shortage at Hong Kong carrier hinders effort to return to growth

6 February 2024
X-Press Feeders' first dual-fuel ship, powered by green methanol and diesel, is being equipped for its maiden journey at a Shanghai shipyard. (X-Press Feeders)
Transportation

First China-built biomethanol ship aims to set sail in Q2

Shift to green shipping fuel accelerates as Asia becomes construction hub

4 February 2024
The Japanese town of Sakai has been offering free rides on self-driving electric buses since 2020, providing a transport option for older residents. (Photo by Kei Higuchi)
Opinion

Rural Japan needs EVs to stay connected

Ultracompacts and self-driving buses would help residents to better get around

4 February 2024
East Japan Railway now provides a baggage delivery service for guests staying at its group hotels in Niigata and Morioka. (East Japan Railway)
Travel & Leisure

Japan hotels offer foreign guests the chance to unload baggage

Rising inbound tourism sparks new services to let tourists travel light

3 February 2024
A DP World facility in Sydney. Australia's largest stevedore and the Maritime Union of Australia have settled a labor dispute.
Trade

Australian port dispute is resolved by union-company agreement

Tentative deal ends partial strikes that led to shipping delays and hurt economy

2 February 2024
Elon Musk gets in a Tesla in Beijing in May 2023: Musk seems to be admitting that the company could lose its edge to Chinese carmakers as the EV industry matures.
Opinion

Elon Musk gave a lot away with his call for new China tariffs

If innovation was still Tesla's strength, it wouldn't be seeking corporate welfare

1 February 2024
Higher ticket prices at Tokyo Disney Resort has not deterred fans from visiting its parks. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
Companies

Corporate Japan's profits surge on price hikes, tourism

ANA, Disneyland operator report strong traffic despite higher ticket prices

1 February 2024
The container ship approaches the Bab-el-Mandeb strait on January 18, 2024 in Obock, Djibouti.
Transportation

Red Sea shipping disruptions ripple through Asia-Europe supply chains

Companies need to review risks in line with new reality, experts say

28 January 2024
Hongqiao Station in Shanghai on Jan. 26 is packed with people traveling during the holiday season. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Travel & Leisure

China forecasts 14% drop in travelers during Lunar New Year

Use of private cars may signal that consumers are tightening their belts

26 January 2024
Japan's central government and the Tokyo metropolitan government plan to sell shares of the railway operator Tokyo Metro. (Photo by Makoto Okada)
IPO

Japan plans to list Tokyo Metro shares after this summer

Central and metropolitan governments to cut their full ownership to 50%

26 January 2024
Delta Air Lines saw profits rise while American Airlines' profit decreased in the fourth quarter from a year ago.
Transportation

Asia-Pacific flights return for U.S. carriers, but profit concerns linger

China routes remain fraction of pre-pandemic levels as service slowly resumes

26 January 2024
A Tesla showroom in Shanghai. More than half the vehicles the company delivered worldwide in 2023 were produced in China.
25 January 2024