China’s first home-grown passenger jet, C919, marks first commercial flight
Wu Guanghui, head designer of the C919 and chief scientist at Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, said the commercial flight was the fulfillment of a dream.
Transportation
Indonesia’s new high-speed train completes first trial run
The first of a series of comprehensive trials will see Monday's train rides already more than halved the typical 2-and-a-half-hour car journey.
Batam to construct Light Rapid Transit system to ease congestion
The planned LRT project is part of a development project of roads, ports, and airport infrastructures to further boost its economy.
Singapore firm to set up EV charging network across 5 countries in South-east Asia
Singapore-based company Charge+ has announced its plan for 45 high-speed charging stations connecting Singapore to Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
‘Mid-Oct’ launch confirmed for Siem Reap airport
The Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia Chapter chairman said the new Siem Reap airport comes right as foreign tourists return to Cambodia.
Vietnam, Cambodia have fastest port turnaround times in Asean
Despite challenges such as Covid-19, World Bank said logistics services were “broadly resilient” for best and worst performers worldwide.
Multiple vehicles make their debut at Auto Shanghai 2023
There are 1413 vehicles displayed at the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, with 93 global debuts and 64 concept cars.
Plastic card shortage to hit 5.2 million Filippino motorists
The temporary driver’s license will contain a unique QR code, which will allow law enforcers to authenticate and validate it.
Meet the guy who scored $333,000 worth of tickets for $22,600 after ANA airline error
Mr Herman Yip, 32, snapped up 25 tickets for a small fraction of their usual cost, including a round-trip in first class all the way from Jakarta to Aruba, for only US$890.
Grab-backed digital bank lends to GrabCar rental partner
Superbank said the car rental company would use the loans to purchase more than 1,000 additional cars that could be rented by GrabCar drivers.