Companies
After bumper year, Mitsubishi Heavy faces split view on share outlook
Japanese company's stock surged in 2022 on geopolitical worries, nuclear restarts
Transportation
Climate Change
Japan's JR West to switch all diesel trains to biofuel around 2030
Biotech company Euglena, trading houses to aid with decarbonization
Transportation
U.S. flight departures slowly resume after FAA system outage
White House says no evidence of cyberattack as of yet; 3,700 flights delayed
Caixin
China's overseas air travel resumes, but delayed by COVID headwind
Domestic outbreak could stall airline industry efforts to restaff
Transportation
Tunnel digging begins for Japan-backed Manila subway line
Philippine's first subway aims to reduce capital's crippling traffic congestion
CES 2023
Getting a feel for Sony-Honda's Afeela EV at CES 2023
Entertainment-heavy slant of venture's first car makes for immersive experience
Caixin
China's railway investment falls for a third straight year
3,000 km of new rail to be funded this year, a 26.8% decline from 2022
Society
Bomb threat forces Jetstar plane to make emergency landing in Japan
Suspicious call was made from Germany to Tokyo's Narita airport
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
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
