The ASEAN Express: new rail link set to transform regional trade
The service is being hailed as a breakthrough in international rail transport, expected to boost Thailand and ASEAN’s economic competitiveness in the near future.
Transportation
Kuala Lumpur International Airport shoots up the ranks to be 2nd busiest airport in Southeast Asia
Sitting at the top spot in August was the Changi Airport in Singapore, which handled 3.58 million departing seats.
Tokyo reveals plan for 600 hydrogen taxis, with several ready to pick up passengers
The taxis will be Toyota Motor Corp.’s Crown model. They have a driving range of 820 kilometers and need about three minutes to fill up on hydrogen. As the cars run solely on…
Relentless cycle of price wars eroding profits of Chinese automakers
According to the China Automobile Dealers Association, retail losses from these price battles totaled a jaw-dropping 177.6 billion yuan ($24.7 billion) in the first 11 months of…
Japanese automakers try to regain ground lost to Chinese car firms in Thailand with low-priced HVs
In Thailand, Japanese automakers’ share of new vehicle sales used to be more than 90% but may fall below 70% this year.
Korean Air’s new premium class stirs debate on comfort trade-offs
An advocacy group labelled the change as a structural shift that passes more costs onto consumers at the expense of comfort.
Slower sales on the cards for Malaysia’s automakers
Automotive players in Malaysia face price competition from China brands that will weigh on margins, analysts say.
India, China set to resume direct flights in sign of closer ties
The renewed push to rebuild a direct link comes at a time when India’s relations with the US have come under considerable strain, after US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs…
China’s dominance in Nepal EV market leaves India trailing
Among the 16,701 vehicles sold in Nepal in the fiscal year 2024-25, the number of Chinese vehicles was 13,338.
Air India to suspend Delhi-Washington flights from September 1; Here is why
Air India announced it will suspend Delhi-Washington flights from September 1 due to operational factors, impacting travelers on this international route.