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Malaysia’s AirAsia eyes Embraer, Bombardier and COMAC planes

December 23, 2024

AirAsia eyes Africa, Europe, U.S. routes after major restructuring

October 15, 2024

Nissan’s new CEO sees another round of cuts as way out of crisis
TOKYO — “The reality is clear. We have a very high cost structure,” Nissan’s newly appointed president and CEO, Ivan Espinosa, said at a news conference in May. Since the Mexican executive took office in April, he has pushed forward with reforms aimed at stabilizing the company after the collapse of the merger negotiations with…
China hits back at Trump, saying U.S. actions ‘severely undermine’ trade truce
HONG KONG — China on Monday accused the United States of breaching the 90-day trade truce agreed by the world’s two largest economies, after President Donald Trump said it was Beijing that had “totally violated” the agreement. Last month, the U.S. and China announced a 90-day pause on most of their tit-for-tat tariffs, which had…
Pre-Hajj operation successfully completed
Pre-Hajj operation successfully completed ISLAMABAD: The pre-Hajj operation from Islamabad Airport has been successfully completed, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). A total of 191 flights departed from Islamabad Airport. In total, 32,196 Hajj pilgrims were sent off from Islamabad. PAA stated that 29,603 pilgrims departed through 108 flights under Route to Makkah. A…
South Korea votes, Switch 2 launch, ispace’s second moonshot
Welcome to Your Week in Asia. After months of political upheaval, voters in South Korea will be looking ahead to a hopefully calmer era when they go to the polls in a presidential election on Tuesday, even as many issues and challenges remain. Also this week, the stakes are high for video gaming giant Nintendo as it…
We decide defense policy: Australia PM reacts to US spending demand
SYDNEY — Australia’s Prime Minister says his country will “determine our defense policy,” after U.S. Secret of Defense Pete Hegseth called for the country to lift defense spending to 3.5% of its gross domestic product, something that would require tens of billions of dollars of additional funding a year. Hegseth met with Australia’s Minister of…
Another polio case surfaces in Pakistan
Another polio case surfaces in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: A new polio case has been found in Gilgit-Baltistan, bringing to 11 the tally of polio cases found to date this year in the country despite repeated countrywide campaigns against the crippling disease. Regional Reference Laboratory for anti -polio confirms polio case in Gilgit –Baltistan. The new polio…
Trade, environment, change: Highlights of Future of Asia talks
TOKYO — From trade uncertainties to environmental protection, Nikkei’s annual Future of Asia conference held last week in Tokyo underscored a number of critical issues for the region, with experts from a variety of fields and entrepreneurs sharing their concerns and ideas. Here are some of the highlights from the two-day forum:
Eid rush grips Karachi’s cattle market
Eid rush grips Karachi’s cattle market KARACHI: As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, a festive hustle has gripped the provincial capital, with thousands of citizens flocking to Asia largest Cattle Market at Northern Bypass in search of sacrificial animals. At the Cattle Market, over 200,000 animals have already been brought in. The goats are available for prices ranging…