Transportation
Indonesia's first high-speed rail opens: 5 things to know
China-backed WHOOSH train brings economic benefits, but some are skeptical
Transportation
Ukraine war
Lessor SMBC Aviation gets insurance settlement over Aeroflot jets
Japan group's unit receives $710m on 16 aircraft and engines stranded in Russia
Transportation
Ride-hailing in Japan could see conditional approval: digital minister
Government to discuss when and where services can supplement taxis, Kono says
Transportation
Indonesia's Gojek teams up with commuter railway to battle Grab
New service offers combination of ride-hailing, train trips in superapp
Work
Japan to push package drop-offs to ease burden on delivery workers
Incentives for leaving boxes at door to include reward points
Defense
Japan names 33 airports, ports to be upgraded for defense use
China, Taiwan emergency is focus of contingency planning
Travel & Leisure
Japan train pass fares to surge for foreign tourists: JR
Country can learn from emerging nations' pricing for overseas visitors
Transportation
China and Japan shippers are worst emitters, says U.N. report
Global body calls on shipping industry to decarbonize 'as soon as possible'
DealStreetAsia
Foodpanda-owner Delivery Hero scales down Asia operations
Fallout hits company's Vietnam joint venture with South Korea's Woowa Brothers
Travel & Leisure
Singapore airport to introduce 'passport-free' departure in 2024
City-state taps biometrics as Hong Kong, Japan also implement smooth procedures
Technology
AI camera steers ships away from collisions in fog and darkness
Japan's Marubeni teams with Israeli startup Orca AI to market SeaPod system
Datawatch
Japan's EV infrastructure is aging as market fails to take off
Rising number of closures of charging stations delays spread of electric cars
Transportation
Japan's tourism rebound spurs talk of easing ride-hailing rules
Shortage of taxi drivers grows acute after pandemic
Travel & Leisure
40% of Japan tourism companies see no China rebound until 2024: poll
Weak Chinese economy, too few flights blamed for slow post-COVID recovery
Transportation
Japan's bullet trains to start delivering cargo in 2024
JR East hopes to use spare capacity to capitalize on truck driver shortage
Travel & Leisure
Finnair turns Asia focus to megacities due to Ukraine war
Russian airspace closure clips airline as it pins hopes on hubs like Shanghai
Energy
Hitachi Zosen to convert ship engines for green methanol
Existing vessels will be able to use biofuel cleaner than heavy oil and LNG
Climate Change
Japan's first biofuel-hydrogen tourist ship to set sail in 2024
New vessel slashes CO2 emissions up to 100%, Mitsui O.S.K. says
Society
Japan's trainspotters cause headaches for local governments
Towns explore better ways to work with photographers chasing the perfect shot
Startups
Japan's SkyDrive lands flying car pre-order from South Korea
Delivery of up to 50 cars to aircraft lessor Solyu set for as early as 2026
Transportation
Japan aims for nationwide autonomous driving lanes
Pilot project designed to alleviate shortage of bus drivers, ease congestion
Transportation
Amazon opens first sortation center in Japan, boosting efficiency
Fewer vehicles needed as site relays items from fulfillment to delivery stations
Transportation
Indonesia's first bullet train hits 350 kph as Jokowi takes test ride
Service between Jakarta and Bandung scheduled to begin next month
International relations
India, Saudi Arabia discuss rail and ports project involving U.S.
Multinational infrastructure deal also includes EU, UAE
Automobiles
Nasdaq-listed VinFast pushes EVs in Vietnam ride-hailing sector
Perks for 'Uber of Vietnam' may increase uptake in top electric scooter market