Don’t rush on electric vehicles in Asean
Only if the countries can consistently maintain their economic growth will their people have sufficient purchasing power to own EVs.
Transportation
Hong Kong airport passenger volume soars 24-fold in April
The Airport Authority reported that traffic to and from Southeast Asia, the Chinese mainland, and Japan recorded the most significant increases.
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.
Beijing introduces palm-print access on subway line
Once a palm print is registered, a commuter can scan the palm at any automated ticket gate to pass through. The fare is automatically deducted after exit.
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.
Sino-ASEAN land-sea trade corridor shows great vitality
The land-sea transit route is based on the efficient use of a variety of transportation modes, including railways, highways and waterways.
New Lao-Thai river bridge now 72 percent complete
Project director Laythong Phommavong has said good progress is being made on the Lao side and construction is slightly ahead of schedule.
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.
Construction of JB-Singapore RTS Link on S’pore side has reached 50 per cent mark: Transport Minister
His Malaysian counterpart Anthony Loke said that work on Malaysia’s side is 36 per cent complete.
Construction of JB-Singapore RTS Link on S’pore side has reached 50 per cent mark: Transport Minister
The RTS Link is a 4km-long cross-border rail shuttle service, with 2.7km in Malaysia and 1.3km in Singapore.