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Sydney Opens A$5.6 Billion International Airport to Commercial Passengers
The 24-hour Badgerys Creek hub avoids inner-city curfews and holds an eventual capacity of over 80 million travellers.
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IndiGo and Air India Express to Shift Mumbai Flights Starting December 2026
Adani Airport Holdings readies CSMIA Terminal 1 for redevelopment as carriers transfer routes to Navi Mumbai.
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ReportOct 24Sarah Chen3 min read
Asian E-Commerce Dominates Global Sales as China Hits 13 Trillion Yuan
Online transactions in Southeast Asia reached $191 billion while India expanded 20 percent, outpacing mature Western retail corridors.
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