China’s EV makers are facing a reality check in Southeast Asia
While the region’s upwardly mobile population may aspire to own EVs, the still-pricey cars are beyond the reach of many. Access to a reliable electricity source is not always a…
Transportation
Cutting-edge features help China’s homegrown aircraft fly even higher
Aircraft such as the C919 and C909 feature new energy and speed qualities.
Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar Train: Passengers struggle as ticket scalpers run rampant
Despite several measures introduced by Bangladesh Railway, including making 100 percent of tickets available online, black marketing persists due to a lack of verification.
Rush hour fee for Malaysia’s busy cities
The move is still being studied, including the implementation mechanism, potential traffic volume reduction, and increased public transport uptake if a congestion charge is…
$6.5M traffic fines issued in 2024 in Cambodia, as road toll falls by 5%
Authorities highlighted positive overall trends in the statistics, but noted several ongoing issues, particularly a lack of helmet use among motorcyclists.
Pakistan’s Karakoram Highway blocked at several points due to landsliding from heavy rains
Snowfall and rain continue across the northern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan and have paralysed life in the area.
Roads jammed in Thai border province with vehicles from Myanmar seeking to fill tanks
Oil prices in Myanmar's Myawaddy soars to 70 baht per litre.
Naypyidaw-Yangon route to be operational from February 28 with new trains purchased from Japan
The modern DEMU train set departed from Nay Pyi Daw Station at 8:00 am on February 21 as a test run from Nay Pyi Daw to Yangon. It arrived at Yangon Station at 1:50 pm. The…
Nepal Army says expressway deadline at risk, again
Land acquisition in Khokana still a major hurdle as project has already seen three deferrals.
Call for ‘usability audit’ to boost well-being of persons with disabilities at Malaysia’s train stations
Malaysia Independent Living Association for Disabled president Sia Siew Chin said a usability audit evaluates the practical functionality and real-world user experience of the…