AI to detect accidents in real time in Malaysia
The Automatic Road Incident Detection System or ARIDS can be accessed using a mobile phone, and runs continuously using Google traffic data to provide accident notifications as…
Transportation
Generative AI System assists foreign visitors to Japan at Haneda Airport
The AI used by the system can provide details on airport facilities, train stations and tourist attractions.
Chinese automaker BYD marks 10,000th EV produced in Thailand after just 4 months
Located on 600 rai in WHA Industrial Estate, Rayong province, BYD’s factory boasts annual production capacity of 150,000 units, covering three popular models – Dolphin, Atto…
Indonesia’s future capital Nusantara’s flying taxi to operate commercially in 2029
Early-stage preparations, which include preparing airspace regulations, conducting technology assessments and doing other necessary research, are already underway to support this…
Overtourism or balanced development? Bali airport plan sparks debate
Long Indonesia’s premier tourist destination, Bali keeps getting all the attention, and ongoing government initiatives, rather than spread out development across the country,…
Over 15,300 EV charging points installed islandwide as Singapore eyes target of 60,000 by 2030
While the majority of public chargers will be slow chargers intended for overnight use, LTA plans for some of these public chargers to be fast-charging.
‘Flying car’ successfully tested by Toyota startup, automaker moves closer to 80-year-old dream
Toyota aims to begin commercial operation of the car in the Middle East and other regions as early as 2025, with plans for demonstration flights at the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
How LG Energy Solution’s bold bet paid off with Tesla, Mercedes deals
South Korea’s top battery maker will start producing the batteries at its Korean plant in December this year, with US production set for 2026. The first batch of the batteries…
China celebrates maiden flight of home-grown ARJ21 jetliner
The flight took off from Indonesia and arrived in Guangzhou around 9 am on Tuesday. It is the longest commercial route for China's first home-grown regional jetliner that meets…
Thailand’s ‘travelling tax’ to start with air travel from mid-2025
The renamed ‘landing fee,’ set at 300 baht for those arriving by air, will be used to purchase insurance for foreigners and improve basic facilities.