Why is Japan’s PM Takaichi gambling on an early election?
By calling a snap election now, she hopes to capitalise on a surge in public support for a new leader who has promised to spur economic growth, tackle cost-of-living concerns, and…
Aviation
Boeing purchase tipped to bring strategic benefits to Cambodia
The ten Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are expected to enter service in Cambodia starting in 2031.
What do airports reveal about the societies that build them?
Comparing Doha’s opulent excess, Berlin’s democratic modesty, and Karachi’s perpetual stagnation offers unexpected insights.
Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is scheduled to fly its first Dhaka-Karachi flight on January 29 and will be operated twice weekly, the first regular flights since 2012.
Why Korea has yet to name an airport after a politician
South Korea's airports have largely been treated as functional infrastructure — spaces where neutrality, safety, and administrative accountability have traditionally outweighed…
Why China is racing to develop its own commercial jet engine
To reduce its dependence on the West, China is developing its own CJ-1000A jet engine, which is close to completing certification, but analysts predict mass production won't occur…
Singapore’s Changi Airport’s new underground link to take passengers from future T5 to T2 in 4 minutes
Construction challenges included tunnelling under a live taxiway. Innovative methods like conveyor belts were used to minimise disruption to airport operations.
South Korean President Lee vows all-out investigation as Korea marks air crash anniversary
In a video message played during the memorial ceremony, President Lee Jae Myung apologised on behalf of the government, acknowledging the pain endured by the victims’ families…
Karachi-Dhaka flights likely from January, says Pakistan’s high commissioner
Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh remained shaky during Sheikh Hasina’s rule. However, following the popular revolt against her government and her subsequent exile,…
One year after Jeju Air disaster, families still wait for answers
For bereaved families, grief is compounded by the search for truth.