Nepal cracks down on vehicles with illegal tinted windows
Nepal police say dark window films obstruct surveillance and aid crime.
Transportation
A plane breached Beijing’s tightly controlled airspace and crashed. Why couldn’t it be stopped?
While it is too early to blame systemic failures, an analyst noted the apparent gap between stringent regulations on paper and the authorities’ ability in practice to respond…
Will stiffer fines really fix Nepal’s traffic culture: The Kathmandu Post
The editorial says that while stricter rules are necessary to save lives, they must be equitable and align with the nation’s reality.
Cambodia signs first-ever air transport agreement with US
The signing ceremony took place at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.
Nepal government’s steep traffic fine proposal triggers nationwide debate over enforcement, infrastructure and fairness
Draft traffic law with fines from Rs500 to Rs100,000 for pedestrians and motorists sparks criticism over weak infrastructure and disproportionate penalties.
Affordable EV options set to shrink for Malaysian buyers
Under the new policy, all newly imported completely built-up EVs arriving in Malaysia from July 1 must meet a minimum cost, insurance and freight value of USD$48,300 and a minimum…
Malaysian cross-border taxis to pay SG$15 per Singapore trip from 2027, up from SG$2 a month
The adjustment to the Public Service Vehicle Permit fee aims to narrow the cost gap between Malaysian-registered taxis and Singapore-registered taxis operating in Singapore.
UN approved first global technical regulation on automated driving systems, co-led by China
The new rule sets core technical requirements for automated driving system products and outlines manufacturer obligations in areas such as safety management processes, product…
Vietnam ministry proposes extending fuel tax cuts
The proposal would also maintain existing reductions in environmental protection tax and value-added tax (VAT) on gasoline and aviation fuel that were introduced under earlier…
The voltage of Thai heritage: how electric tuk-tuks are powering Bangkok’s quiet mobility revolution
The electric tuk-tuk — once a novelty for visitors — is now becoming a serious piece of urban infrastructure.