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Park Sujeong
  • Philippine Airlines Limits Carry-On Power Banks to Two Per Passenger
    Philippine Airlines Limits Carry-On Power Banks to Two Per Passenger Philippine Airlines (PAL) said on the 17th it will limit passengers to bringing up to two power banks onboard, in line with the latest guidance from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Power banks may not be placed in checked baggage or stored in overhead bins. They must be kept with the passenger at all times, in the seat pocket in front, or under the seat in front. PAL set a maximum capacity of 100 watt-hours (Wh), and said the capacity must be clearly shown on the device label for it to be allowed onboard. To prevent short circuits, the airline also requires each unit to be individually packed, such as by covering the terminals or placing it in an accessory case, plastic bag or protective pouch. Charging a power bank itself during a flight is strictly prohibited. Using a power bank to charge electronic devices is allowed, but not while the aircraft is taxiing or during takeoff and landing.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 17:37:23
  • Mitsuuuroko Unit Opens New Lock+Store Facility in Kuala Lumpur
    Mitsuuuroko Unit Opens New Lock+Store Facility in Kuala Lumpur Mitsuuuroko Group Holdings of Japan said April 20 that its consolidated subsidiary in Malaysia, LOCK and STORE Glenmarie (LSGM), has opened a new rental storage facility in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. It is the brand’s fourth site in the country. The new facility, Lock+Store Ampang, has about 6,000 square feet (about 557 square meters) of net lettable area. The company said it will offer air-conditioned storage units to meet rising demand in the surrounding area. LSGM also operates facilities in Petaling Jaya and the Glenmarie district of Shah Alam in Selangor state, as well as Sri Hartamas in Kuala Lumpur.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 17:35:41
  • Cambodia’s Royal Group Partners With Singapore’s Greenlyzer on Green Hydrogen in Southeast Asia
    Cambodia’s Royal Group Partners With Singapore’s Greenlyzer on Green Hydrogen in Southeast Asia Singapore deep-tech company Greenlyzer and Cambodia conglomerate Royal Group have formed a partnership to introduce and expand green hydrogen energy solutions in Southeast Asia, including Cambodia. The two sides recently signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on wider adoption of green hydrogen energy. Greenlyzer said in an April 17 announcement that the signing ceremony was attended by Bo Bai, chairman of Alpha Ladder Group, Greenlyzer’s parent company, and Kith Meng, chairman and CEO of Royal Group, among others. Greenlyzer develops next-generation energy systems using artificial intelligence and is working to deploy power-supply technology that uses green hydrogen. Under the partnership, the companies will consider pilot deployments of Greenlyzer’s “Green Moving Grid (GMG)” energy system and aim to commercialize green hydrogen produced in the region. Alpha Ladder Group and Royal Group have previously built cooperation in digital finance, including work between Alpha’s fintech firm MetaCom and Royal’s commercial bank Wing Bank. They have also been considering cross-border payments between Singapore and Cambodia.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 16:46:43
  • Adani Enterprises Sets Up Three Airport-City Units for Hotels, Real Estate
    Adani Enterprises Sets Up Three Airport-City Units for Hotels, Real Estate Adani Enterprises, a core company of India’s Adani Group, said on April 18 that its wholly owned unit Adani Airport City has set up three subsidiaries to handle hotel and real estate development. The new companies, established as of April 6, are Adani Navi Mumbai Airport City, Adani Guwahati Airport City and Adani Ahmedabad Airport City. Each has paid-in capital of 1 million rupees (about 1.7 million yen). They will engage in real estate business using owned or leased properties, real estate construction, and hotel operations that include restaurants, banquet facilities and business hubs. The Adani Group runs its airport business through Adani Airport Holdings (AAHL). AAHL won operating rights for six airports in India and took over those concessions in fiscal 2020/21 (April 2020 to March 2021) and fiscal 2021/22. AAHL also acquired more than 70% of Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (MIAL), which operates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), from infrastructure conglomerate GVK Group and others. It also holds management control of Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (NMIAL), a MIAL unit that operates Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 16:13:25
  • Indonesia’s Megawati Calls for Revival of Bandung Conference to Renew Solidarity
    Indonesia’s Megawati Calls for Revival of Bandung Conference to Renew Solidarity Former Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri on the 18th urged countries to reconvene the Asia-Africa Conference, known as the Bandung Conference, and renew solidarity as geopolitical tensions rise. The appeal came on the 71st anniversary of the meeting, which helped lay the foundations of the Non-Aligned Movement. Referring to U.S. attacks on Venezuela and Iran, Megawati said “the international order is being shaken.” She called the current situation “a wake-up call to the world” and said nations should return to the principle of equality among states set out in the “10 Principles of Bandung.” The Bandung Conference was held in April 1955 in Bandung, West Java, with 29 countries participating. A joint statement issued after the meeting set out principles including respect for national sovereignty, noninterference in internal affairs and equality among nations. Megawati is the eldest daughter of Sukarno, Indonesia’s first president, often described as the nation’s “founding father.” She leads the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, or PDIP, the largest party in parliament.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 15:57:15
  • Anabuki JV to Manage Resort Housing Complex Near Ho Chi Minh City
    Anabuki JV to Manage Resort Housing Complex Near Ho Chi Minh City Anabuki NL Housing Service Vietnam, a Vietnamese joint venture 69% funded by condominium management firm Anabuki Housing Service, signed an operations and management contract on the 18th with local company MDS for a housing development at a new resort in southern Ho Chi Minh City. The development, called LumiAn Village, is in the heart of the Dat Do resort area in the former Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. It will include townhouses and villas and feature gated shared amenities totaling 4,000 square meters, including a swimming pool, clubhouse, restaurant, pickleball courts, a golf practice range and an outdoor theater. Anabuki NL Housing Service Vietnam began managing LumiAn Village on the 10th. The managed area totals 6.3 hectares. As of now, only the clubhouse, model home and swimming pool have been completed, and the residential area is to be developed later. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 15:49:47
  • Hong Kong Luxury Home Sales Value Hits 18-Quarter High in Q1
    Hong Kong Luxury Home Sales Value Hits 18-Quarter High in Q1 According to Hong Kong real estate brokerage Centaline Property, luxury detached-home transactions totaled 164 deals in the first quarter (January-March), with a combined contract value of HK$9.056 billion (about 184 billion yen). The number of deals fell 9.4% from the previous quarter, but total value rose 6.0% to the highest level in 18 quarters. New-home deals increased 5.3% to 20, and their total value jumped 27.9% to HK$3.661 billion. Resale deals fell 11.1% to 144, and their value slipped 5.0% to HK$5.395 billion. While resale activity has been trending down, Centaline said demand remains firm, noting that quarterly deal volume has stayed above 100 for six straight quarters. Ultra-luxury homes priced above HK$100 million accounted for 22 deals, up 4.8%, with total value rising 14.6% to HK$6.006 billion. Both figures increased for a fourth consecutive quarter. The priciest transaction was a resale unit at Mount Nicholson on Hong Kong Island’s Victoria Peak, at HK$1.039 billion. A new unit at Plantation Blue Pearl, also on Victoria Peak, followed at HK$557.9 million. Yang Mingyi, senior associate director in Centaline’s research department, said inflows of wealthy buyers have continued amid improving market conditions and rising listing prices, signaling a recovery in the luxury detached-home segment. Yang also said second-quarter (April-June) activity could soften, citing the Hong Kong government’s February increase in stamp duty rates on home purchases above HK$100 million, turmoil in the Middle East and continued price gains for resale listings.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 12:03:17
  • Beijing Auto Show Opens April 24, Runs Through May 3
    Beijing Auto Show Opens April 24, Runs Through May 3 The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, known as the Beijing Motor Show and billed as the world’s largest auto exhibition, will be held in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. This year marks the 19th edition. The show will use two venues — the China International Exhibition Center and the Capital International Convention and Exhibition Center — with total exhibition space of about 380,000 square meters. Organizers expect more than 1,000 companies to take part, including automakers and auto-parts suppliers. April 24-25 are press days for media. The show will be open to industry visitors April 26-27, followed by public days from April 28 through May 3. The Beijing Motor Show alternates annually with the Shanghai Motor Show. Organizers said 892,000 people visited when it was held in 2024.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 11:40:06