Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific outlines plans for expansion
Organised to elevate the aviation sector’s role in Philippine economic development, the 2024 Aviation Summit, held on October 2 in Manila, focused on promoting sustainable,…
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Vistara to get ‘AI2′ flight number after merger with Air India next month
Despite the integration on November 12, the Vistara experience will “remain the same”, said the Tata Group-owned airline. The merger involves Vistara, a joint venture between…
Pakistan govt races to finalise $6.8 billion railway deal
During a meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor on October 2, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal urged the ministries of railways and finance to conclude the financing terms…
Thai rice struggles as baht rises, India resumes exports
In addition to India, Thailand is facing stiff competition from Vietnam, Pakistan, Myanmar, and Cambodia, whose lower production prices, higher yields, and weaker currencies give…
Meta confirms virtual reality glasses to be manufactured in VN
The project would be one of the two significant milestones for Meta's commitment to Vietnam.
Global supply shortage expected, creating opportunities for Vietnamese firms
This upward revision is driven by the expectation that China's consumption will gradually recover as the Chinese government implements various policies to boost economic growth.
ADB forecasts sustained economic growth in Mongolia through 2025
Continued growth is expected to be driven by expansions in the services and industry sectors, including mining. A recovery in agriculture from the sharp decline experienced in the…
JAL cancels celebration of 50 years of Japan-China flights in wake of Japanese boy’s stabbing
The ceremony was scheduled to include speeches by JAL President Mitsuko Tottori and top officials from the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry and the Chinese…
Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry and fishery trade turnover reaches nearly $70 billion
In the first half of September 2024, the trade turnover of key agricultural, forestry, and fishery products was estimated at $1.48 billion, with exports reaching $1.03 billion and…
ADB invests USD 30 million in Bhutan’s solar energy vision
This initiative aims to install solar panels on the rooftops of public buildings, including government offices, hospitals, schools, markets, and parking structures, generating up…