Companies
Bicycle parts maker Shimano seeks growth with new Singapore plant
Chairman expects Southeast Asia to become major market for sports bikes
Travel & Leisure
Travel & Leisure
Bento food tourism lures visitors to Japan
Classes making 'character' meals increasingly seen as main purpose of visits
Property
China and Russia buyers flock to luxury homes in Southeast Asian resorts
Big projects underway in Thailand's Phuket, Vietnam's Danang
Transportation
Thailand aims to more than double capacity at main airport
PM Srettha says Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport will handle 150m passengers a year
Tea Leaves
Time for tourists in Asia to stop behaving badly
Lack of respect grows out of arrogance, as well as ignorance
Travel & Leisure
Japan hotels unleash luxury for dogs with $1,400 pet-friendly suites
Pampered pooches treated to gourmet meals, ocean views and beauty salons
Travel & Leisure
Tokyo's Hello Kitty theme park closed after 'terrorist threat'
Email says a 'hazardous' object has been placed in Sanrio Puroland
Travel & Leisure
Return of Chinese tourists still big question mark for U.S. hotels
Hilton expects 'protracted' recovery, while Marriott sees broader travel slowdown
Travel & Leisure
Unlicensed cabs swarm Tokyo amid rebound in foreign tourists
'White taxis' snap up customers ahead of Japan's easing of ride-hailing rules
Travel & Leisure
AI commitment gives competitive edge: Expedia CEO
Major online travel agency increases focus on the tech to personalize service
Travel & Leisure
Japan welcomes 2.69m visitors in January, matching 2019's record pace
Weak yen has made nation a bargain compared to many destinations
Travel & Leisure
China's Lunar New Year spending surges beyond pre-pandemic level
Travel also soars as millions meet up with family and friends
Travel & Leisure
Japan's ryokan inns get a makeover by younger owners
Focus on family and added value helps keep traditional accommodations alive
Travel & Leisure
Elephant pants have Thailand debating soft power and copyrights
70% of country's elephant-patterned trousers found to be made in China
Travel & Leisure
Japan aims to shorten entry time for foreign arrivals to one minute
Airports to install terminals to process immigration and customs information
Travel & Leisure
Universal Studios Japan targets over-60s to ease labor crunch
Theme park aims to hire hundreds of older staff, catering to an aging fanbase
Transportation
San Miguel-led group wins $3bn Philippines airport revamp
Facelift aims to double Manila international terminal capacity to 62m passengers a year
Travel & Leisure
China's Shangri-La high-speed rail welcomes tourists to 'Lost Horizon'
Throngs of visitors bring cultural change to formerly isolated getaway
Transportation
Korean Air wins EU antitrust approval for Asiana deal
Decision part of consolidation wave sweeping airline sector
Travel & Leisure
Singapore to allow all foreigners to enter via automated lanes
City-state steps up use of biometrics from second half as travel returns
Travel & Leisure
New railway from China boosts tourism in Laos' ancient capital
Sector is on the rise, but high inflation is threatening economic recovery
Travel & Leisure
Sri Lanka eyes tourism boom in 2024 via slick ads, digital nomads
India-Maldives spat offers new chance to build on last year's promising results
Travel & Leisure
China's Lunar New Year holiday to kick off; overseas travel still slow
Billions of trips expected as people head for hometowns and domestic tourism spots
Media & Entertainment
Digital art collective teamLab unveils dazzling new Tokyo site
Exhibition in swish Azabudai Hills complex expected to lure tourists
Travel & Leisure
Japan sees Korea, Taiwan tourists making up for drop in China traffic
Hotels and retailers expect different mix of customers this Lunar New Year