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    'New age' airline

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 02/11/2015

    » As Southeast Asia's skies grow increasingly crowded, it's getting harder for airlines to stand out, let alone make money, when rivals are slashing fares to fill seats. But that hasn't deterred VietJet Air from staking its claim to a piece of the pie.

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    Wings of change

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/05/2015

    » Most people instantly associate the no-frills carrier AirAsia with its high-profile founder, Tony Fernandes, and few outside the aviation industry would even recognise the company's chief executive officer if they saw her on the street.

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    Soaring Chinese industry has international aspirations

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 21/03/2016

    » While Indian and Southeast Asian airlines await delivery of hundreds of new passenger aircraft to meet their rapidly growing needs, China too has emerged as a massive market, with 300 billion new passengers taking to the skies last year alone.

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    Clash of the titans

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/03/2016

    » The world's two biggest aircraft manufacturers; Airbus and Boeing, foresee tremendous demand coming out of Asia Pacific in the coming decades, especially for single-aisle planes from flourishing low-cost carriers (LCCs).

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    New flight path

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/03/2016

    » Southeast Asia's aviation industry has lost some momentum in the past two years but could revive soon, while more growth is shifting to secondary cities in China and India, which analysts say will brighten Asia-Pacific skies over the next decade.

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    Out and about

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 08/02/2016

    » The growing acceptance of same-sex relationships -- including the landmark US Supreme Court decision last year that made gay marriage legal in all 50 states -- has spurred major changes in society. But discrimination persists in many parts of the world, and the rainbow community continues to fight for gender equality and acceptance, not only in their home countries but also when travelling abroad.

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    Oil price gyrations make fuel hedging riskier for airlines

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 15/02/2016

    » In the face of plummeting oil prices that are expected to stay low at least through the end of this year, airlines might be expected to step up hedging to secure low-priced jet fuel and improve their bottom line.

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    Flagging carriers

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 15/02/2016

    » Flag carriers across Asia Pacific risk having their wings crippled if they don't restructure their standard hub operations and establish subsidiaries that cater specifically to diversifying passenger segments, say industry analysts.

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    Visitor-friendly Asean

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 17/08/2015

    » From the beaches of Boracay and Bali to the sassy streets of Singapore, there is no doubt that Southeast Asia has much to offer as a multi-faceted tourism paradise. Amid economic and political instability, the tourism industry appears to be infinitely capable of adapting and has remained a key growth driver for the region.

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    Shopping star

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 23/02/2015

    » There are only a few shopping areas in the world where one could possibly lose track of time and surrender to the experience. In Asia, the Ginza in Tokyo, Orchard Road in Singapore and Central in Hong Kong come to mind. Ratchaprasong in Bangkok wants to join that select club.

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