Balewa Airport in Nepal remains unused despite paved runway, grass takes over
No one knows how the airport, initially built to facilitate flights, will resume operations.
Transportation
Drukair signs deal with Airbus to purchase five new aircrafts for long-haul flights
The new fleet is expected to start arriving in 2030.
Huge opportunities with North-South Vietnam high-speed rail
Once completed, the electrified railway will include 23 passenger stations and five freight stations, with connections to major cargo hubs across the country.
China struggles to develop passenger jet to rival Boeing, Airbus; Russian cooperation falls
For China to be able to begin exporting its aircraft on a full-fledged scale, they have to undergo rigorous testing that guarantees its safety and be certified by European and…
Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific outlines plans for expansion
Organised to elevate the aviation sector’s role in Philippine economic development, the 2024 Aviation Summit, held on October 2 in Manila, focused on promoting sustainable,…
Pakistan govt races to finalise $6.8 billion railway deal
During a meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor on October 2, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal urged the ministries of railways and finance to conclude the financing terms…
JR East eyes freight-only cars for bullet trains as labour shortage hits Japan’s logistics industry
Although JR companies have been integrating passenger and freight transport, carrying freight in part of a train car or on empty seats, this would be the first time for Shinkansen…
Work starts on $100-million inter-provincial coastal road in Mekong Delta
Construction of the Ba Lai 8 Bridge, the first sub-project of an inter-provincial coastal road project connecting the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre with the two neighbouring…
South Korea pursues ‘fire-free’ batteries amid EV fears
Samsung SDI eyes first-mover advantage, but a hefty price tag remains key hurdle.
Is Hyundai-GM partnership win-win to beat Tesla, Chinese rivals?
Hyundai can tap into GM's political heft while offering hybrid, EV tech in return.