DHAHRAN / WAM The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and Shandong Energy group, are exploring collaboration on integrated refining and petrochemical opportunities in China. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which includes a potential crude oil supply agreement and chemicals products offtake agreement, supporting Aramco’s role in building a thriving downstream sector in Shandong Province. The …

  Bloomberg China Eastern Airlines Corp became the first recipient of the Chinese-made C919 passenger jet, a milestone in the country’s aviation ambitions as it bids to compete with aircraft made by Airbus SE and Boeing Co. The single-aisle plane was delivered to China Eastern at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai and then made a short flight to the city’s …

Bloomberg Capital A Bhd’s AirAsia Aviation Group plans to start a low-cost airline in Cambodia, as tycoon Tony Fernandes reorganises his network following the collapse of a joint venture in Japan and sale of an India affiliate. The airline aims to begin operations late next year after receiving regulatory approvals, Capital A said in a statement. In a subsequent interview …