Renault Korea prepares for major changes from 2024
As for the consensus among major global automakers to move toward all-electric vehicles soon, the CEO pointed out that hybrids will still be a huge part of the auto market even…
Transportation
House OKs bill to hike car taxes on 2nd reading
The tax will gradually increase, and then the raise will be at five percent every year starting in 2027.
Design for China’s nuclear-powered ship unveiled
The vessel will be powered by molten salt reactors, and will have the capacity to carry 24,000 standard containers, equivalent to over 1 billion boxes of Apple iPhones.
Private company signs agreement to fund $41.2m pedestrian bridge in HCM City
Chairman of the HCM People's Committee Phan Van Mai, at the signing ceremony, stated that this was an important and iconic project for the southern city, which promises to be a…
‘Squeezed like sardines’: Long queues at Penang airport spark travellers’ fury
Many affected travellers posted photos of themselves queueing in a packed arrival hall with little to no space, tagging the airport in a bid to attract the attention of the…
Green transition: Hong Kong rolls out first hydrogen bus
Hydrogen buses are more environmentally friendly than diesel buses as only water is emitted during the operation.
First section of Bullet Train project in India to be completed in Aug 2026: Railways Minister
The foundation stone for India’s first Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project was laid in September 2017 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his then Japanese counterpart…
China on track to become largest auto exporter in 2023
A recent report by a German research institute shows that Chinese manufacturers sold 3.4 million vehicles overseas from January to September, more than Japan and Germany.
Changi Airport traffic crosses 90% of pre-pandemic levels for first time, fuelled by S. Korea travel
In October, 5.12 million travellers passed through the airport, compared with 5.65 million in October 2019.
Jakarta government allocates Rp 6.9 trillion to curb traffic congestion
According to Jakarta Transportation Agency head Syafrin Liputo, the city administration was focusing on improving the quality and quantity of public transportation in Jakarta to…