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People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant, but were looking ahead with hope that the region's high vaccination rates might bring life closer to normal in the coming year

Omicron’s ‘close cousin’ has mutations that could alter how it behaves and has begun to surpass Covid’s most common variety in parts of Europe and Asia

South Korea's World Cup qualification hopes remain in their own hands as they prepare to take on Syria in Dubai on Tuesday, knowing victory will secure their place in Qatar after celebrations were put on hold last week. Paulo Bento's side defeated Lebanon in Thursday's matches in Group A of…

CHENNAI: With Tata Sons’ takeover of Air India, travel and tour operators’ associations have urged the new management to restore the direct international flights the airline used to operate from Chennai and make the city a hub for southeast Asia flights like how Mumbai and Delhi are now hubs for…

"We encourage women to unite, integrate and build a positive relationship regardless of our differences."

...But steers clear of controversies with focus on hosting rest of the women's tournament safely

AirAsia Group aims to connect more than 1 billion passengers in Southeast Asia by 2026 via its aviation unit, which is expected to include a new joint venture airline after restructuring the firm into an investment holding company called Capital A.

Japan and South Korea move closer to qualification

Malaysia's AirAsia Group Bhd said on Friday it had changed its name to Capital A Bhd to reflect its growing portfolio of businesses beyond the core budget airline.