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Increase In Passengers From India To Christchurch Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:05PMOver the past 12 months, Christchurch Airport has seen a 45% increase in passengers on flights from India to Christchurch.
Phang Nga hit by tough new zoning law Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 7:59AMPHUKET: New ministerial regulations covering booming west coast areas in the south of Phang Nga aim to slowing the number or new large-scale hotel and residential developments being built on prime oce...
Giant Clam in peril in Phuket waters Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:59PMPHUKET: Fisheries experts are trying to find ways to culture hardier types of giant clams in order to make the huge mollusks better able to cope with rising sea temperatures, the state-run Thai News A...
Big rise in Sydney departures lifts MAp Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:20PMAUSTRALIANS' desire to take advantage of historically low fares for international travel has helped Sydney Airport to record a double-digit increase in its half-year earnings.
Duncanson wins Phuket Raceweek opener Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:44AMA yacht with spinnaker in full bloom makes its way past a Thai fishing boat in the Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2010 regatta yesterday. Photo: Phuket Raceweek.
Air India May Shed 7,000 Jobs as Workers Retire, Union Says Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:16PMNational Aviation Co. of India Ltd., the state-owned parent of Air India, may shed as many as 7,000 jobs through retirements over the next three years as it seeks its first profit, according to the company’s biggest union.
Air India May Shed 7,000 Jobs Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:16PMNational Aviation Co. of India Ltd., the state-owned parent of Air India, may shed as many as 7,000 jobs through retirements over the next three years as it seeks its first profit, according to the company’s biggest union.
Does Asia have the answer? Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:51PMRuchika Tulshyan, who is interning at Time this summer, said some interesting things in this morning's meeting. We asked her to write a blog post. Here it is. As the austerity debate rages on and squabbles erupt over every single point—should interest rates be raised? is stimulus spending good or bad?—there are lessons to be [...]
Premium airlines expected to show strong Q2 earnings Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:47AMSINGAPORE : Premium flag carriers like Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific could see improved earnings in the second quarter, thanks to the return of regional business class travellers.
More take to the skies as companies loosen purse strings Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:08PMTHE country's busiest air route, between Sydney and Melbourne, has seen a sharp rise in passenger numbers due to companies easing travel restrictions and stronger competition between airlines.
More fly as companies loosen purse strings Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:23AMThe country's busiest air route, between Sydney and Melbourne, has seen a sharp rise in passenger numbers due to companies easing travel restrictions.
Asian Stocks Fall on Economic Growth Concern; Aquarius Tumbles Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:11AMAsian stocks fell, dragging down a benchmark MSCI Inc. index by the most in more than two weeks, on concern global economic growth is faltering.
Stocks, Euro Drop, Bond Risk Jumps on Growth Concern, Ireland Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:51AMStocks fell for a second day, the euro weakened and bond risk increased as concern deepened the global economic recovery is faltering and Moody’s Investors Service cut Ireland’s debt rating.
Asian Stocks Decline on U.S. Growth Concerns; Aquarius Tumbles Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:37PMAsian stocks fell after revenue at Bank of America Corp., Citigroup Inc. and General Electric Co. missed analyst estimates and a gauge of U.S. consumer confidence sank to the lowest in a year.
PAGASA & NAIA Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 3:51AM(Editor’s note: PAGASA’s problem is waiting for storms (for days or weeks) to hit us, but NAIA’s nightmare is hourly extreme anxiety as noted by the author.) Storm trackers at the University of Hawaii as of 4 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, placed Metro Manila smack in the path of “Basyang.” Our own PAGASA pushed the route up through Central Luzon far north.
Singapore may need to ‘tighten screws’ on expansion Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 9:37PMSingapore may be forced to consider allowing further gains in its currency after a record first-half expansion put the economy in contention for the world’s fastest- growing this year. The government yesterday reported an 18.1% surge in gross domestic product in the first half, unprecedented in data going back to 1975. Record tourist arrivals are benefitting companies from Singapore Airlines to ...
Tiger Air started at Buy by DMG with $2.45 target Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 2:22AMDMG has started Tiger Airways (J7X.SG) at Buy with $2.45 target price, based on industry average P/E of 18.3x, says Dow Jones. DMG expects strong earnings growth on aggressive capacity expansion backed by high passenger traffic growth in Asia Pacific region. Says budget carrier has one of lowest cost structures among peers, allowing it to price fares aggressively. Read more...
Budget carriers boost growth Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:58PMLOW-cost and other carriers serving the region are fuelling growth at Changi Airport, with four such airlines on the airport's top 10 list by passenger numbers. Jetstar Asia, Tiger Airways, AirAsia and SilkAir join big boys Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Garuda Indonesia as top contributors to Changi's total passenger traffic which hit 37.2 ...
Firm Open Called For Singapore Stocks Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 7:00PMThe Singapore stock market has finished higher now in four consecutive sessions, gathering more than 65 points or 2.2 percent in the process. The Straits Times Index ended just below the 2,930-point plateau, and now analysts are expecting the market to extend its gains when it opens for business on Wednesday.
Firm Open Called For Singapore Stocks Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:42PM(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market has finished higher now in four consecutive sessions, gathering more than 65 points or 2.2 percent in the process.
Alliance with Air New Zealand on trans-Tasman route faces resistance from airports Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 12:24PMTHE fiercest opposition to Virgin Blue's planned tie-up with Air New Zealand on the trans-Tasman route is coming from New Zealand airports fearful the deal will lead to fewer flights and higher fares.
Airports oppose Virgin, NZ link Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 9:01AMNew Zealand airports fear Virgin Blue's planned tie-up with Air New Zealand on the trans-Tasman route will lead to fewer flights and higher fares.
Temasek uses SeaTown as test for outside investors: Update Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:37PMTemasek Holdings, Singapore’s state investment company, may commit more capital to its Seatown Holdings unit and push ahead with plans to invite outside investors. SeaTown, funded with more than $4 billion, will pursue deals with institutional co-investors in three to five years, Simon Israel, Temasek’s executive director, said yesterday at a results briefing for the year ended March 31. SeaTown ...
Temasek uses SeaTown as test for outside investors Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 8:37PMTemasek Holdings Pte, Singapore’s state investment company, is pushing ahead with plans to test managing outside money after assets rebounded to a record $186 billion. SeaTown Holding, a unit funded with more than $4 billion, will pursue deals with institutional co-investors in three to five years, Simon Israel, Temasek’s executive director, said yesterday at a briefing to discuss results for ...
Temasek Uses SeaTown as Test for Outside Investors Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 7:03PMTemasek Holdings Pte, Singapore’s state investment company, may commit more capital to its Seatown Holdings Pte unit and push ahead with plans to invite outside investors.
Temasek Moves Ahead With SeaTown as Test for Outside Investors Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 11:36AMTemasek Holdings Pte, Singapore’s state investment company, is pushing ahead with plans to test managing outside money after assets rebounded to a record S$186 billion ($135 billion).
Delhi's new airport terminal inaugurated by PM Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 1:30AMPrime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday inaugurated a glitzy new terminal at the Indira Gandhi International Arport here, stated to be the sixth largest and among the most modern in the world, built in record 37 months at a cost of nearly $3 billion.
Delhi's new airport terminal inaugurated by PM Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 1:26AMNew Delhi, July 3 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday inaugurated a glitzy new terminal at the Indira Gandhi International Arport here, stated to be the sixth largest and among the most modern in the world, built in record 37 months at a cost of nearly $3 billion.
SMC in Clark airport talks Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:07AMDiversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp. confirmed Thursday that it is in talks with Metro Pacific Investments Corp. to build a modern terminal building in Clark Airport.
Turkish Airlines partners up with petroleum company Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 7:25PMTurkish Airlines (THY) and petroleum company OPET announced here Thursday that they have just formed a new partnership called THY OPET Air Fuels.
Virgin Blue to shake up management team Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 6:30PMAustralia's second-largest airline Virgin Blue plans to shake up its management structure as it seeks to double its share of the domestic business-class market and take on dominant player Qantas Airways.
Virgin Blue to integrate long-haul airline -memo Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 2:56AM(Adds details)
Tiger Airways Passengers To Pay A$10 To Check In At Airport Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 2:56AMMELBOURNE, June 28 (Bernama) - Singapore-owned low-cost carrier Tiger Airways announced Monday a A$10 charge will apply to passengers who choose to check-in at the airport from July 1.
Your 10 Questions for Dr Aminuddin Adnan Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 7:14PMKTM Bhd president Dr Aminuddin Adnan fields the 10 questions posed to him by our readers.
The Buzz Blog Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 10:05AMConsumers by the hundreds of thousands streamed to Apple stores in the nation’s malls Thursday, as the iPhone 4 went on sale (Page A6).
Cathay Pacific Chief Blasts Regulators Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 9:01AMCathay Pacific CEO Tony Tyler condemned regulators for excessive taxation of airlines and their passengers.
FT interview: Ahmed al-Tayer Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 12:28AMAhmed al-Tayer, a former finance minister, became governor at the Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai International Financial Centre last year. The close adviser to Dubai's ruler is tasked with maintaining the centre as the region's financial services hub.
Consumer watchdog ranks Ryanair second-worst short-haul airline Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 9:09PMRYANAIR has been named as one of the worst airlines for customer satisfaction in a survey conducted by a leading consumer watchdog.
Asia Day Ahead: Deepwater Drilling Ban Lifted by New Orleans Federal Judge Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 4:20PMThe following are the top Asia stories for the day.
No plan to reduce airport tax Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 5:09AMKUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The government has no plan to reduce airport tax because it is relatively cheaper than that of other countries, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Transport Minister Jelaing Mersat said the tax in Malaysia was RM51, lower than that in Singapore (RM52), Jakarta (RM54), Hong Kong (RM65) and Bangkok (RM76). He was ...
No Plan To Reduce Airport Tax Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 3:26AMKUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The government has no plan to reduce the airport tax because it is relatively cheaper than that of other countries, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday.
No plan to reduce airport tax Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 2:54AMKUALA LUMPUR: The government has no plan to reduce the airport tax because it is relatively cheaper than that of other countries, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday, June 22. Deputy Transport Minister Jelaing Mersat said the tax in Malaysia was RM51, lower than that in Singapore (RM52), Jakarta...
No plan to reduce airport tax Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 2:53AMKUALA LUMPUR (June 22, 2010): The government has no plan to reduce the airport tax because it is relatively cheaper than that of other countries, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Delhi's new Terminal 3 will have 78 aerobridges, 35 escalators Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 2:30AMThe humongous new Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport that opens July 3 will have all the amenities for passenger travel comfort, including the highest number of aerobridges in the world at a single site - 78. It is almost eight times more than what the present international terminal has.
Delhi's new Terminal 3 will have 78 aerobridges, 35 escalators Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 1:54AMNew Delhi, June 22 : The humongous new Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport that opens July 3 will have all the amenities for passenger travel comfort, including the highest number of aerobridges in the world at a single site - 78. It is almost eight times more than what the present international terminal has.
Markets rally as China unleashes yuan Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 6:11AMCurrency surges Monday by the most of any day since its landmark revaluation in 2005
Japan: Word to the Wise Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 10:30AMI’ve been sitting at my desk for three days, trying to effectively capture the feeling of what it‘s like to stand in the middle of the Tokyo train station after 12 hours of ass cramps and The Incredibles on repeat.
Jetstar finalizes long-haul plans Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 9:10AMSINGAPORE (June 9, 2010) - Jetstar will kick off its long haul flights with its planes flying between Singapore and Melbourne in December; and then, between Singapore and Auckland in March. Releasing details of its plan to challenge the long haul carriers, which was first announced last month, Jetstar CEO Bruce Buchanan said other destinations being considered include Rome, Athens and North ...
Icelandic volcanic eruption demonstrates the power and reach of social media tools Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 3:19AMSocial media is increasingly becoming an essential communication tool for the travel industry, according to Abacus International, a provider of travel solutions and services.
Jetstar pilot 'was sending text messages' seconds before plane had to abort Singapore landing Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 5:20AMAir safety investigators in Australia are investigating after a jet had to take to the sky less than a minute before it was due to touch down.