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Orders of China's C919 jet could face delays over engine supply snags
Published on 29/09/2025
» Deliveries of China's first narrowbody passenger jet to the top three domestic airlines could be falling behind schedule, according to company financial reports, raising market speculation regarding potential disruptions to the model's engine supply.
Air Cambodia to become latest customer for China-made Comac planes
Published on 11/09/2025
» SEOUL/BEIJING - Air Cambodia said it could buy up to 20 Chinese-made C909 regional jets, adding Cambodia to a growing list of Southeast Asian customers of China's state-owned planemaker Comac, which is seeking to sell its aircraft globally.
First Chinese-made C909 plane lands in Thailand from Laos
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 04/09/2025
» Thailand has welcomed the first commercial flight of a Chinese-made small-body airplane, as Lao Airlines' C909 touched down at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province.
Investors lock in profits before tariff deadline
Business, Published on 26/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares eased back on Friday, with Japanese markets retreating from a record peak, as investors locked in profits ahead of a crucial week that includes US President Donald Trump's tariff deadline.
Govt unveils plan to boost connectivity in Northeast provinces
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/04/2025
» The government has unveiled its latest plan to improve connectivity in the Northeast, which includes a proposal to upgrade Nakhon Phanom airport, increase flight frequencies, and construct new roads and highways in the region.
Lao Airlines to fly Chinese-made jet
Published on 26/03/2025
» Government-owned Lao Airlines is preparing to start operating the Comac C909 regional jet, a spokesperson said, joining several other Southeast Asian carriers planning to add Chinese-made commercial aircraft to their fleets.
Vietnam going all-out to avoid US tariffs
Published on 01/03/2025
» HANOI - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Saturday that his government wanted to rapidly issue a licence for Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide satellite internet in the country under a pilot programme.
'Six countries' tourism plan faces hurdles
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 19/02/2025
» In the 1990s, when Malaysia was pushing for the East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC), a working lunch was held in Bangkok to lobby other Asian countries to support the idea of then-prime minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Banyan Tree makes a splash in Nakhon Si
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2025
» Real estate and tourism operators are hoping the potential of Nakhon Si Thammarat can draw tourists who prefer tranquillity over bustling beach cities, as the province welcomes its first branded residence, Banyan Tree, in Sichon.
Emirates touts bumper Thai business
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2025
» Emirates remains confident in Thailand as its Southeast Asia hub after reporting the most business and first-class passengers flying from the country, which prompted the airline to launch its largest overseas lounge at a Suvarnabhumi airport terminal.