ASIA PACIFIC: India’s major ports post 4.3% increase in cargo throughput

Details Written by Ian Taylor Published: 13 May 2025 India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has announced that the country’s major ports achieved a 4.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in cargo throughput in FY 2024-25. Login to Read more

Vientiane South Station Drives Southeast Asia’s Fruit Logistics

Laos’ Vientiane South Station has become a crucial regional fruit distribution center, now handling over 2,000 tons of tropical fruit daily.  According to the Lao-China Railway Company, the station serves as a key transit point for tropical fruit. The site …

SE Asia Deal Review: VC funding rebounds in Apr, buoyed by one megadeal

Howden Asia hires ecosystems industry veteran Daniel Fairweather

Scoot boosts flights in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE, 13 MAY 2025: Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has increased flight frequencies and passenger capacity to support the strong demand for air travel in the upcoming months. From 6 June 2025, flights to Iloilo City in the …

US stocks rallied amid the US-China agreement to rollback tariffs for 90 days - Newsquawk Asia-Pac Market Open

US stocks rallied following the positive trade developments between the US and China, which both agreed to cut tariffs on each other by 115ppts for an initial period of 90 days in what was a much larger than expected rollback. The combined 145% US tariffs …

SiGMA Asia 2025 returns to Manila for its third edition

SiGMA Asia 2025 returns to Manila this year from June 1 - 4 for its third edition.  Shaping up to be the largest gaming event in Asia ever, the conference is expected to gather 20,000 delegates to connect, network, and learn, with exhibitors from the B2B, …

Airports in Asia, Middle East commit to infrastructure expansion

ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East passes resolution to support airport infrastructure growth, sustainable development, and modernised air traffic systems. HONG KONG – Airports across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East regions are preparing for an …

Minor Hotels appoints Nicholas Smith as VP Operations for Asia

Nicholas Smith joins Minor Hotels to lead operations and support expansion across Asia, bringing 25+ years of hospitality experience. Minor Hotels announced the appointment of hotelier Nicholas Smith to its Asia regional leadership team as Vice President …

Anita Chan named CEO Asia Pacific for Elegant Hotel Collection

Elegant Hotel Collection appoints Anita Chan as Asia Pacific CEO, driving strategic growth across the region under a new joint venture. Elegant Hotel Collection, the pioneering luxury soft brand powered by HotelREZ, has strengthened its global position by …