International relations
China will gradually resume direct international flights to Beijing
Routes to reopen to eight countries, including Thailand and Canada, from Sept. 3
Transportation
Environment
Kawasaki Kisen to test carbon capture aboard ship in 2021
Japanese shipper takes step toward industrywide goal of halving emissions
Technology
Rakuten books $240m write-down as Mikitani exits Lyft's board
Japanese group weakens its involvement in US ride-hailing app
Aerospace & Defense Industries
IHI steps up drive for electric planes to help cut fuel costs
Rolls-Royce testing battery-powered aircraft
Transportation
Chinese airline losses pared by accounting maneuver
Despite red ink, state-owned groups manage to improve cash position
Transportation
Chinese state port operator's India and Vietnam acquisitions stall
Government approvals for China Merchants Port purchases 'delayed'
Transportation
Thailand's 2nd-largest deliverer files for IPO in e-commerce boom
Kerry Express raises funds to boost logistics in challenge to Thailand Post
Transportation
Air New Zealand seeks $600m government loan after annual loss
First deficit in 18 years driven by plane impairments and restructuring charges
Transportation
Bangkok electric ferry project faces current of opposition
Diesel boat operators steer clear of Energy Absolute's costly electrification
Transportation
AirAsia and its LCC rivals seek post-COVID rebirth
Malaysia-based budget airline suffers record quarterly loss of $237m
Transportation
Five things to know about Thai Airways' rehabilitation
Troubled carrier faces bumpy road, even if court approves process next month
Datawatch
COVID-19 grounds a third of world's planes in hit to leasing market
Analysts worry aviation industry bailouts and 'nationalization' are on the way
Transportation
Impending mass retirement pushes JR West to automation
Driverless trains and shortened timetables to help fill gap of 4,000 workers
Transportation
China's 'all you can fly' deals risk cutthroat price war
10 airlines offer unlimited flight passes to fill seats
Transportation
Nippon Yusen to monitor ships in real time out of Philippines
Artificial intelligence analyzes data to prevent breakdowns
Transportation
Thai Airways begins rehab proceedings in bankruptcy court
Some creditors question legitimacy of process while investors sell off shares
Transportation
Air traffic will not return to pre-COVID-19 levels until 2024: IATA
Industry body expects number of global passengers to fall 55% this year
Environment
Environmental toll from Mauritius oil spill to last decades
Japanese ship owner to pay for damages suffered by tourism-reliant nation
Transportation
Thai Airways' record $900m loss wipes out shareholder equity
National flag carrier's shares suspended after auditor questions airline's future
Transportation
China charges full speed ahead on bullet train expansion
Plans would double track network by 2035, but $43bn price tag would add debt
