China’s domestic air passenger trips recover to 90% of pre-epidemic level
In March, the whole industry completed 938,000 hours of transport aviation flights, up 116.9 percent year-on-year.
Transportation
Train travel gathers speed in China as May Day holiday approaches
With the launch of special tourism lines of some places, the upcoming May Day holiday might witness the busiest travel scenario in recent years.
Alibaba’s logistics unit Cainiao signs deal with Brazil Post
The two companies will carry out cooperation in fields such as global air cargo, local logistics infrastructure and digital logistics technology.
Japan’s inbound tourists returning faster than expected
The expected increase in tourists from China in the months ahead will put more wind in the industry’s sails, but many businesses are grappling with severe labour shortages.
How Samsung, Hyundai tackle the China dilemma
After years of reduced market share, Korea’s top makers of smartphones and cars seek turnaround in an all-important market.
Tesla to build new Megafactory in Shanghai
The new plant is scheduled to break ground in the third quarter of the year and start production in the second quarter of 2024, Tesla reported.
Changi ranks 9th among world’s busiest airports in 2022 for international passengers
The airport was the world’s ninth busiest, with a total of 31.9 million travellers passing through, according to the ranking by Airports Council International (ACI) World.
Watertight bulkheads to be mandatory on small passenger vessels in Japan
Under existing regulations, small passenger boats like the Kazu I are not required to install watertight bulkheads.
Japan law takes effect to get cyclists to wear helmets, faces uphill battle
During the pandemic, bicycles gained attention as a means of transportation that avoids close contact with others. Shared bicycles became popular in the hope that they would make…
Ford in $4.5 billion deal for EV battery materials plant in Indonesia
The investment is Ford's first in the country and underscores growing appetite for raw materials to produce electric vehicle batteries.