Tough questions lie ahead as Singapore accelerates push for driverless vehicles
There is still a long way to go to prove that autonomous vehicles will, indeed, improve road safety and outperform human drivers.
Transportation
Where did Korea’s city cars go? Find out in 2 minutes
The segment, which saw annual sales of over 200,000 units and left iconic models like the Tico and Matiz, has continued to decline, dropping another 32 percent to just 36,989…
Vietnam, China agree to beef up cooperation in various fields
Vietnam PM Pham Minh Chinh proposed that China prioritise and accelerate cooperation on railway connectivity, specifically the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Haiphong standard gauge railway, with…
Competition watchdog gives SIA, Malaysia Airlines conditional approval to continue cooperation
This joint venture is an update to an agreement the airlines first inked in October 2019 to work together in areas such as scheduling, pricing, sales and marketing, as well as…
Seoul’s 1st water bus offers scenic commute, but challenges remain
The W150 billion transit promises a refreshing rush hour escape, but poor connectivity, engine noise, and a hot cabin take the shine off.
The first motor car on the streets of Dhaka
In 1904, Nawab Khwaja Salimullah showcased his newly purchased automobiles at his Shahbagh garden house. These early automobiles became silent witnesses to Dhaka's evolving…
As vehicle entry pass takes effect, those entering Malaysia without it will be slapped with a fine
Road Transport Department officers issued a total of 49 summonses and 28 warning notices at two land checkpoints since the enforcement for the RFID activation and VEP requirement…
Final market study being done to determine Johor Bahru-Singapore train fares: Malaysian Transport Minister
The decision on the price of a ride will be made closer to the start of operations, which is set at the end of 2026.
Malaysia’s vehicle entry permit enforcement kicks in with 10 Singapore drivers fined in first hour
The enforcement move comes eight years after the plan was first mooted in 2017, and implementation of the system was shelved twice, in 2019 and again in 2020.
Airlines in Asia-Pacific see turbulence ahead
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines director general Subhas Menon, in a statement, said that Asia-Pacific airlines must brace for the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on their…