Transportation
70% of Japan's local railways say pre-COVID ridership won't return
Combined losses more than double from before pandemic, survey shows
Travel & Leisure
Travel & Leisure
Myanmar's domestic tourism rises, but foreigners still scarce
Effects of pandemic and 2021 coup still hinder once vibrant travel sector
Finance
Japan's 1st casino hits new snag: reluctant lenders
Mizuho yet to sign on to $4bn project finance loan amid cash flow risks
Work
Young Japanese seek way out of country, hit on working holidays
COVID era, weak yen and Japan's rigid work culture turn off nation's youth
Tea Leaves
Reflections on Taiwan's 'Japan legacy'
Formers colonizers left behind a very Chinese place that still respects quietude
Travel & Leisure
King Tut gets new home to help welcome Chinese tourists
Tomb relics to be center of attention at Grand Egyptian Museum
Datawatch
Rural Japan leads growth in inbound tourism spending
Asia's rich lured to hot springs and golf resorts
Transportation
U.S.-China flights still down 94% as post-COVID recovery delayed
Asia-bound travel bounces back for American carriers, but not on Chinese routes
Business Spotlight
Philippine online casinos: Continue playing or game over?
Marcos set to weigh fate of controversial sector opposed by China
Travel & Leisure
China's May Day travel on track to top pre-COVID levels
Domestic bookings and rail travel soar with service sector set to boom
Life
Epic movie rekindles interest in ancient south Indian empire
Cultural legacy of Chola dynasty draws tourists to region
Life
Unearthing curious culinary secrets of Java
Indonesia's most populous island boasts a vibrant but underrated food culture
Travel & Leisure
Japan hotel prices surge as domestic and inbound travel rebound
Rates for Golden Week holiday up more than 50% in many cases
Travel & Leisure
Spending by visitors to Japan on track to top pre-COVID levels
1.82m people arrived in March, surpassing 1.5m for first time since January 2020
Transportation
South Korea's main airport bets on smart handling of cargo
Incheon International is bolstering capacity to handle broader range of goods
Travel & Leisure
Osaka cafe blends real world and virtual tourism for hybrid experience
VR travel's future unclear as pandemic movement restrictions ease
Arts
Art SG propels Singapore to creative big leagues
New art fair puts city-state on map for galleries and collectors alike
Travel & Leisure
Japan's 1st casino looks to copy Singapore's success
Osaka resort counts on gambling revenues but faces capacity limits
Travel & Leisure
Japan approves first casino, hoping to create new tourism stream
Osaka integrated resort to open in 2029 and compete with others in Asia
Arts
Netflix spotlight falls on Southeast Asian films
Hit Indonesian picture spurs streaming giant's commitment to local content
Transportation
IndiGo, India's biggest airline, pushes for global expansion
New CEO acknowledges budget carrier's brand is 'unknown' outside home market
Travel & Leisure
Thailand expects $3.5bn boost from water-splashing Songkran days
Chiang Mai loses out as tourists flee PM2.5 and flock to southern beaches
Travel & Leisure
Japan poised to greenlight first casino resort, in Osaka
Push to boost tourism moves forward despite public safety, addiction concerns
Economy
Japan's February GDP grows 1.8% on tourism recovery: JCER
Exports of goods and services, private consumption lead economy
Travel & Leisure
Singapore's casino resort expansions mired in delays
Projects at Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa likely pushed into 2028