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Come fly the unfriendly skies... Photo: Reuters

United Airlines under fire after dragging Asian passenger from plane

by Reuters April 11, 2017February 18, 2020

The Hong Kong government proposes to introduce 600 premium taxis into the city on top of the existing 18,000 taxis. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

China, Hong Kong

Five Uber drivers found guilty for illegal services in HK

by Asia Times staff March 10, 2017February 18, 2020

The Airbus concept car that can become an aircraft. Photo: Airbus video

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Plane, train and automobile – this car transforms into all three

by Admin March 10, 2017

The futuristic bus stop in Singapore has charging points. Photo: Land Transport Authority Singapore's Facebook

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Singapore may have designed the world’s best bus stop

by Poo Yee Kai March 2, 2017

A child plays with his mother at a beach in Port Blair, capital of India's Andaman and Nicobar islands. Tribal populations are endangered in the archipelago. Photo: Adnan Abidi, Reuters

AT Finance, China, India, Myanmar, South Asia, World

Rail link in Andaman Islands could threaten tribals

by Sudha Ramachandran February 24, 2017February 24, 2017

Firelighters can be found in convenient stores in MTR stations. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

China, Hong Kong

HK metro bans cigarette lighter sales to prevent fire attacks

by Asia Times staff February 22, 2017February 18, 2020

South Horizons Station Photo: MTR

China, Hong Kong

South Horizons station closed for four hours over flooding

by Asia Times staff February 15, 2017February 18, 2020

Japan's bullet train, or Shinkansen, at Tokyo station on March 25, 2004. Photo: Reuters

China, Japan, Northeast Asia, World

All aboard the Shinzo Abe express to Trump Tower

by Doug Tsuruoka February 13, 2017February 18, 2020

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Heavy snow cuts power, snarls transport on Sea of Japan coast

by Peter Langan February 10, 2017February 10, 2017

Didi Chuxing. Photo: Flickr

Beijing, China, Guangzhou, Shanghai

Little known ride-hailing firm first to secure Beijing license

by Lin Wanxia February 8, 2017February 18, 2020

Bumper increase. Fares for all Hong Kong taxis are set to increase from April 9, 2017. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

China, Hong Kong

Hong Kong urban taxi fares to rise by 10% from April 9

by Asia Times staff February 8, 2017February 18, 2020

The Fat Controller: the nation that pioneered the train and built an empire along railway lines is now on the receiving end of the line. Photo via YouTube.

China, European Union, France, Germany, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, World

China-UK train a loaded symbol of Xi Jinping’s ambitions

by Richard Cook January 18, 2017February 18, 2020

Taxi passengers can now buy nuts, dried meat and umbrellas in Chinese taxis. Photo: Hanna Ejdertun Nylander

AT Finance, Beijing, China, European Union, Shanghai, South Asia, Taiwan, World

In China, taxis are turning into mini 7-Elevens

by Johan Nylander January 4, 2017February 18, 2020

China's Xian Y-20 transport plane is similar to the US C-17. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

China, India, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka, World

Debt-burdened Colombo’s military decision—made under duress?

by Sudha Ramachandran December 10, 2016December 9, 2016

China's Premier Li Keqiang. Photo: Reuters/Aly Song

China, Hong Kong, Shanghai

Premier Li throws weight behind steel, coal capacity cuts

by Lin Wanxia, Poo Yee Kai and Liu Hsiu Wen November 25, 2016February 18, 2020

People rest by the waterfront of Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district during Typhoon Nesat in Hong Kong September 29, 2011. REUTERS/Bobby Yip

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Middle East, South Asia, World

Ding Ding all the way

by Jasmine Hong November 24, 2016November 24, 2016

Trucks are responsible for transporting essential goods all over India. Photo: Reuters/Amit Dave

India, South Asia

India’s demonetization takes its toll on major sectors

by Asia Times staff November 15, 2016February 18, 2020

Korean tech giant Samsung, which has denied rumors that it is working on a blockchain-focused smartphone, has just made patent applications in the UK for cryptocurrency wallets and related transfer technology. Photo: Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji

Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

Samsung Electronics to pay US$8 billion for auto parts firm

by Agencies November 14, 2016February 18, 2020

M&A activity continues to grow. Photo: iStock / Getty

AT Finance, China, Guangzhou, Malaysia, Shanghai

China companies find mixed profits in overseas M&A

by Lin Wanxia and Poo Yee Kai November 3, 2016February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

These rail projects will transform travel in Southeast Asia

by James Clark November 3, 2016November 2, 2016