Retro bus braves snow in Iwate, offers tourists a winter voyage
The so-called “bonnet bus” is running three round trips a day between the Morioka Bus Center and Matsukawa Onsen until around March.
Transportation
Dashboard cameras: No longer just a nifty accessory for Malaysians
Transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan said that with dashcams, driving can be safer as motorists are aware they are being recorded.
Kotatsu’ train begins operation in northern Japan; passengers enjoy warmth, scenery, seafood
On Dec. 14, the first day of the service, about 20 passengers enjoyed their meals and the scenery from their seats, which were converted to kotatsu — a table with an electric…
Kunming & Vientiane, from “hard” link to heart link
Sipping Lao coffee in Vientiane in the morning and enjoying rice noodles in Kunming by night is a new way of life thanks to the China-Laos Railway.
Rising car ownership in Indian cities triggers fights over parking
Rising private vehicle ownership, residential construction without the creation of adequate parking space and mismanagement of existing parking facilities have made parking in…
Singapore Airlines ranked third most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific, behind Japan’s JAL and ANA
Asia-Pacific winner JAL’s on-time performance came in at 80.9 per cent, with ANA a close second at 80.62 per cent. SIA’s on-time performance score, meanwhile, was 78.67 per…
China-Laos railway serves as vital link
It has brought new opportunities for the integrated development of coffee and tourism in Simao district, where business owners are creating modern boutique coffee estates that…
Indonesia’s auto industry expects minimal impact on car sales from VAT hike
Carmakers maintain they can still aim to sell 1 million units of new vehicles next year, despite a revised 2024 target to 850,000 vehicles from 1 million.
Russia is ready to enhance comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam, says ambassador
The two countries are drafting a comprehensive plan for bilateral cooperation to 2030, with a roadmap focusing on trade and investment, industry, energy, transportation,…
Bhutanese commuters forced to pay double toll fee along India’s Assam Highway
The incident is a result of ongoing malfunctions in the FASTag system, leaving Bhutanese drivers paying cash and incurring penalties despite having sufficient balances.