Low-cost carrier
Lion Air places record Airbus order
Indonesian carrier Lion Air has signed a $20 billion order for the delivery of more than 200 A320 medium-haul jets on March 18. It...
AirAsia buys into Philippine competitor
The Philippine subsidiary of AirAsia, the region's largest low-cost airline, has signed a deal to buy 49 per cent of Manila-based Zest Airways and...
Bangkok gets budget airline hub
Bangkok's old international airport Don Mueang will be reactivated to serve as a hub for low costs carriers including Thai AirAsia, state operator Airports...
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The Sarawak Tourism Board promotes the state as a preferred tourist destination throughout the world. Central message: This is
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Thai Airways launches new discount airline
In a move to protect its business share in the lucrative discount carrier market, Thai Airways is launching a new discount airline, Thai Smile.
The...
KLIA2 to commence in April 2013
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), the new low-cost carrier terminal, will be able to handle 43 million passengers come April 2013, when...
Discount carriers fight for Asian business
The cut throat Asian low-cost airline industry is getting more competition from a new venture by Singapore Airlines to lure international travelers on medium...
FlyDubai opens route to Hyderabad
The UAE’s 1.4 million Indian ex-pats now have an additional option for travel to their home country. Flydubai, Dubai’s low-cost carrier, has announced the...
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Singapore biotech startup considers stock listing to raise $300 million
Singapore-based biotechnology startup Mirxes, which focuses on preventive healthcare solutions for cancer and infectious diseases, is weighing an initial public offering (IPO) in the...
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Vietnam to develop 41 smart cities
Vietnam’s economic planners have presented ideas to create smart cities in 41 out of the 63 provinces and cities in the country in order...