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Innovations starting to pay off for Lufthansa
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 20/11/2017
» Driving innovations linked to the digital revolution and changes in customer trends, maximising the potential of joint ventures and modernising its cost structure are among the strategies Lufthansa Group says will help create a profitable and sustainable future.
Can anyone help Suu Kyi?
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/10/2017
» There are questions that beg answers from Myanmar's elected government. If there is no genocide, then why have 500,000 people fled their homes? If there is nothing to hide, why can't journalists go and see for themselves without strict supervision? Why did Aung San Suu Kyi postpone a planned United Nations visit to Rakhine state last week?
Aloha America
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 20/02/2017
» A perceived rise in anti-foreigner sentiment in the United States has not diminished the desire of AirAsia X to connect Southeast Asia with America. The low-cost carrier last week launched its first US-bound service, from Osaka in Japan to Honolulu in Hawaii, especially Japanese tourists to Hawaii, AirAsia X and its regional budget peers are also adding aircraft to their fleets to meet steadily rising demand for cheaper flights.
The EV Era
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/01/2017
» Some people might still consider electric vehicles (EV) a novelty or a rich man's toy, and others including Donald Trump might believe that talk of climate change is alarmist, so they don't see reducing the environmental impact of fossil-fuel cars as a priority.
IT-enabled personalised travel experiences become mainstream
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 05/12/2016
» Transport operators have to adapt to changes brought on by the digital revolution, say industry executives, who favour flexible services that can tailor an individualised travel experience for each customer.