Vietnam’s mega high-speed rail project gathers momentum
Leading domestic construction firms, while cautious, have expressed confidence in their capacity to deliver, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign contractors.
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Latin America shows rising interest in Chinese NEVs
In addition to Brazil, Mexico has also experienced a surge in the acceptance and demand for Chinese-made NEVs.
Japan, Singapore working together on runway safety plan after accident at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Their civil aviation agencies are also beefing up collaboration among parties that have an impact on runway safety, including airlines, airport operators, ground handlers and air…
Only a small number of Chinese carmakers will survive in next decade: Xpeng chief
Industry watchers said motor dealers here have been actively courting Chinese carmakers, with more expected to set up in the city state in 2025. Since its Singapore launch, Xpeng…
AI to detect accidents in real time in Malaysia
The Automatic Road Incident Detection System or ARIDS can be accessed using a mobile phone, and runs continuously using Google traffic data to provide accident notifications as…
China-EU talks on extra EV tariffs to continue
The dispute, which has been simmering for months, centers around unfounded allegations that China's subsidies for its domestic EV industry have created an unfair playing field.
Chinese automaker BYD marks 10,000th EV produced in Thailand after just 4 months
Located on 600 rai in WHA Industrial Estate, Rayong province, BYD’s factory boasts annual production capacity of 150,000 units, covering three popular models – Dolphin, Atto…
Indonesia’s future capital Nusantara’s flying taxi to operate commercially in 2029
Early-stage preparations, which include preparing airspace regulations, conducting technology assessments and doing other necessary research, are already underway to support this…
Japan’s major carmakers to review production bases after Trump win
Major Japanese carmakers continue to struggle in the Chinese market and with the U.S. market growing increasingly uncertain, there are rough seas ahead.
Over 15,300 EV charging points installed islandwide as Singapore eyes target of 60,000 by 2030
While the majority of public chargers will be slow chargers intended for overnight use, LTA plans for some of these public chargers to be fast-charging.