Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
FRANKFURT/BANGKOK/TOKYO – After the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, many airlines—excluding Chinese carriers—abandoned the shorter northern routes over Russia and Ukraine. Flights between Western Europe and Asia were rerouted southward, adding three or more hours to … Continue reading Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
Qatar Airways is named the World’s Best Airline
PARIS – The 2025 World Airline Awards have been announced in a gala ceremony held on the 17th June 2025 at Paris Air Show, in the Air and Space Museum at the fabulous art deco Hall of Eight Columns of Le … Continue reading Qatar Airways is named the World’s Best Airline
Future of Asia in the Balance: Conflict or Cooperation?
TOKYO – The 30th Future of Asia Conference, organized by Nikkei Inc. in Tokyo from May 29 to 30, brought together leaders from across Asia and beyond in a tense climate of global uncertainty. Against the backdrop of economic instability, … Continue reading Future of Asia in the Balance: Conflict or Cooperation?
Japan’s Ambassador in Berlin: “Germany is back”
BERLIN – The newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Germany, Her Excellency SHINO Mitsuko, made a distinguished appearance on Wednesday evening as the guest of honor at the German-Japanese Business Circle (Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis, DJW), held at the Hilton Hotel’s Capital … Continue reading Japan’s Ambassador in Berlin: “Germany is back”
ANA and Singapore Airlines Deepen Partnership
TOKYO – ANA (All Nippon Airways) and Singapore Airlines to Deepen Collaboration with Joint Venture Launch in September 2025. Starting in September 2025, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will take their close cooperation to the next level … Continue reading ANA and Singapore Airlines Deepen Partnership