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    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.

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    Delivering success

    Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/12/2017

    » Asia's first driverless trucks began operating in October at the ExxonMobil plant on Jurong Island in Singapore, while fleets of autonomous delivery vehicles are expected to get rolling on Great Britain's motorways next year. These are just some of the headline-making developments in the brave new world of transport being promoted by the likes of Google, Tesla, Uber and major vehicle manufacturers.

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    Data-led finance

    Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 28/10/2019

    » Great opportunities exist for Southeast Asian companies now embarking on the third generation of digitisation to unlock the value of all their data, according to the international consultancy Accenture.

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    Playing it cool

    Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/09/2019

    » When it comes to sports, skiing and skating are the last activities anyone associates with Southeast Asia. Outside of a few indoor skating rinks in big cities, the only ice you'll find is in drinks. And as for snow, it's non-existent except at the highest reaches of remote and forbidding Hkakabo Razi in northern Myanmar.

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    Aviation hub potential exists but work must be done

    News, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/12/2017

    » Despite the strong foundation of its well-established automotive industry, Thailand still requires decades of investment in personnel, expertise and research and development (R&D) before the country can properly enter the race to become an aviation hub in Asean.

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    Beyond booking

    Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/11/2019

    » Traveloka, the Indonesian travel booking and lifestyle platform, has expanded aggressively to enhance the user experience for customers researching and booking trips, with new offerings including credit and installment payment options.

  • News & article

    Reborn in the cloud

    Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 26/11/2018

    » Back in December 2001, AirAsia was a debt-ridden business with just two planes in its fleet when Tony Fernandes bought it for one million ringgit (US$240,000 at today's rates). Seventeen years later, it is one of the leading low-cost carriers in the world.

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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.

  • News & article

    Maximum mobility

    Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 28/08/2017

    » From the day you book your air ticket to the moment you open your hotel-room door, travel these days can be a seamless experience for anyone with a smartphone. Paper documents, cash and credit cards, even room keys and cards are all becoming artifacts of the past. And because of the convenience, the growth of online travel applications of all sorts is surging.

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    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.

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