Railway off track in Bangladesh
A whopping Tk 1.22 trillion (US$10.4mil) was poured into Bangladesh Railway for its development over the last 16 years, but the agency still faces a crippling crisis brought by…
Transportation
Flying taxi trials to take off in Nusantara on July, authority says
The flying taxi, manufactured by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and Hyundai Motors Company, is set to be showcased during the Independence Day ceremony in August.
China-Europe freight train completes 90,000 trips
Began in 2011, the China-Europe freight train service has transported over 8.7 million containers with goods valued at more than $380 billion between China and Europe.
Indonesia tightens supervision of chartered tour buses after deadly accidents
The Transportation Ministry set up checkpoints in tourist destinations across the country to inspect the road-readiness of buses during the four-day holiday from May 23 until…
Thailand loses to Malaysia as ASEAN’s second-biggest auto market
The change in ranking is a major shift in a region that has become a key battleground for Asian automakers.
Japanese firms eye investment in MRT Jakarta transit hubs
A couple of companies are already engaged in making business plans and finance schemes with their Indonesian counterparts, Japan's economic affairs minister has said.
Snake found under seat on Tokyo’s JR Yamanote Line, no injuries reported
The transportation of about 2,700 people was affected.
East Japan Railway freezes plan to mothball more station ticket offices
JR East planned to shut down about 70% of the Midori-no-madoguchi ticket offices by 2025, but customers have complained that these offices often become congested due to the influx…
Don’t stop here! AI cameras set to catch traffic violators in Thailand
The AI will prioritise detecting taxis and tuk tuk drivers waiting for customers in front of the mall and blocking the traffic flow.
PM Manet outlines logistics goals; faster trains, deeper ports
All of the plans are aimed towards Preah Sihanouk province, with the goal of transforming the province into a regional logistics hub.