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China Eastern Airlines carries nearly 16.5 million passengers during Spring Festival travel rush

By David Darius

SHANGHAI, Mar. 12, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/— The 2024 Spring Festival travel rush that lasted some 40 days came to an end on March 5. China Eastern Airlines, along with its subsidiaries Shanghai Airlines and China United Airlines, operated a total of 106,800 passenger flights, transporting nearly 16.5 million passengers, with an average load factor exceeding 82%. … Continued

Nippon Express Logistics (Thailand) Introduces Its First Electric Truck

By David Darius

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. TOKYO, Feb. 16, 2024 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/– – Supporting Customers’ Sustainability Management – Nippon Express Logistics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (hereafter “NX Logistics Thailand”), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., has introduced its first all-electric truck that emits no CO2 or pollutants while on the road as part of its efforts … Continued

Grand Seiko Opens Its World’s Largest Flagship Boutique on New York’s Madison Avenue

By David Darius

Seiko Watch Corporation TOKYO, Feb. 9, 2024 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ — Seiko Watch Corporation is pleased to announce that a new U.S. “Grand Seiko Flagship Boutique” officially opened its doors on iconic Madison Avenue with a grand opening event on February 8, marking a significant milestone in its history. Images: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202402076339?p=images Located at 540 Madison Avenue … Continued

China Eastern Airlines opens multiple international routes during 2024 Spring Festival travel rush

By David Darius

SHANGHAI, Feb. 8, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– New forms and changes are expected to be observed in this year’s Spring Festival travel rush in China. China Eastern has stepped up efforts to newly open and resume international routes. Recently, it launched the Beijing Daxing-Kuala Lumpur route and resumed the Shanghai Pudong-Cairns, Australia route. It will also add … Continued

Rushan: “Weaving” Happy Life for Residents with Meticulous Planning

By David Darius

RUSHAN, China, Feb. 7, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In recent years, Rushan City of Shandong Province has shifted its urban development focus from mere expansion to enhancing its essence. Through meticulous urban planning and continuous improvement in construction and management, the city’s transformation is evident everywhere, constantly refreshing its urban look. In urban development, roads pave the … Continued

New Opportunity for a Shared Future — China-France Industrial Cultural Exchange Week Launched in Beijing E-town

By David Darius

BEIJING, Jan. 30, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– As part of a series of events marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Chinese and French sides launched the China-France industrial cultural exchange week in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA), also known as Beijing E-town. Jean-Pierre Raffarin, the French government’s special representative for China … Continued

2024 Japan Prize Laureates Announced

By David Urquhart

Japan Prize Foundation TOKYO, Jan. 23, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2024 Japan prize on January 23, 2024. Prof. Sir Brian J. Hoskins (UK) and Prof. John Michael Wallace (USA) are co-winners of the Japan Prize in the fields of Resources, Energy, the Environment, and Social Infrastructure, … Continued

LOGO of China’s Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway Officially Released

By asianet

Recently, China's Hainan Free Trade Port officially released the LOGO of the Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway. Named as "Pearl of the South China Sea", the LOGO draws inspiration from Hainan elements, capturing the essence of the Highway's unique charm – its integration with the sea. The Highway opened to traffic on December 18, 2023, spanning … Continued