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
Airbus Secures 250+ Orders as Boeing Sinks
NEW DELHI/HONG KONG /PARIS – Just days after the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI171 – a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner – in Ahmedabad on 12 June that killed at least 241 people onboard and over 30 on the ground, Boeing has … Continue reading Airbus Secures 250+ Orders as Boeing Sinks
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?
46th ASEAN Summit: A Strategic Push for Stability
KUALA LUMPUR – The 46th ASEAN Summit took place from May 26 to 27, 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. The event brought together top leaders from the ten ASEAN member states, along with high-level guests from … Continue reading 46th ASEAN Summit: A Strategic Push for Stability
Asia-Pacific: Attractive for Bavarian business
MUNICH – As part of a congress, the vbw – Bavarian Industry Association (Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e. V.) examined the business opportunities for Bavarian companies in the Chinese free trade zone of Hainan. “China aims to develop Hainan into … Continue reading Asia-Pacific: Attractive for Bavarian business
Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods Disrupts Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR – A new wave of economic disruption is sweeping across Southeast Asia, driven by an influx of cheap Chinese goods flooding regional markets. From wardrobes in Johor to garments in Jakarta, Chinese manufacturers—displaced by renewed US tariffs—are saturating … Continue reading Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods Disrupts Southeast Asia
ASCC: A Milestone for Unity, Identity and Development
JAKARTA/BANGKOK – As the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) celebrates its 10th anniversary, it stands as a pillar of unity, development, and shared identity within Southeast Asia. Since its formal establishment on November 21, 2015, under the Kuala Lumpur Declaration, the … Continue reading ASCC: A Milestone for Unity, Identity and Development
New APAC Coalition to Boost Ocean Start-Ups
SINGAPORE — A powerful regional coalition was officially launched yesterday in Singapore to bolster ocean-impact start-ups across the Asia-Pacific, signaling a new era of sustainable innovation in one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems. The 1,000 Ocean Startups APAC Coalition—a … Continue reading New APAC Coalition to Boost Ocean Start-Ups
BASF Sharpens Focus on Asia’s Emerging Giants
LUDWIGSHAFEN/BEIJING/DELHI — BASF, the world’s largest chemical producer, is accelerating its pivot toward Asia’s booming economies. At the company’s recent Annual General Meeting, CEO Markus Kamieth underscored plans to intensify growth efforts not only in China but more aggressively in … Continue reading BASF Sharpens Focus on Asia’s Emerging Giants
RateHawk Business Results: 67% Bookings Growth
BERLIN – RateHawk, an online B2B system for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers for travel professionals, celebrates 9 years of operations and reports strong growth in its business results over the past year. In 2024, RateHawk’s net booking value … Continue reading RateHawk Business Results: 67% Bookings Growth