Laos PM orders modernisation of logistics, greater use of railway to drive growth
The premier stressed the need to properly manage construction in line with town planning regulations amid rapid urbanisation.
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Ride-sharing services start in Tokyo; Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, others to follow suit
The services are available on days and at times when conventional taxis are in short supply.
Red sea crisis highlights vital role of China-Europe rail freight
Freight forwarders have turned to rail services between China and Europe as an alternative that provides rapid, stable, and reliable solutions to the massive flow of goods between…
Services resume along entire route of Noto Tetsudo railway after hiatus following Jan 1 earthquake
At a reopening ceremony held at Anamizu Station, Noto Railway Co. president Tetsuya Nakata said, “Resuming services symbolizes people’s bonds and hope for the future.”
Philippine car production grew 20% in February, second-highest growth in ASEAN
Among six Asean economies in the report, Myanmar posted the highest growth rate of 273.2 per cent, although it also had the lowest production volume of 41 units. Thailand,…
50 companies, including Toyota and Honda, to share EV battery manufacturing data
The data to be shared in the project will for now be limited to what is used for human rights considerations, as well as the amount of greenhouse gas emitted during the…
Hyundai Motor eyes 80,000 jobs, W68tr investment at home by 2026
For the next three years, the average amount of the investment per year has been set at about 22.7 trillion won, up 30 percent from the 17.5 trillion won investment in 2023.
When will US consumers be free to choose EVs?
The writer says instead of finding a sensible solution to the so-called data security risks with Chinese-made technologies that the US administration seems worried about, some US…
Japan aims to mass produce passenger planes by 2035
The government will provide support for the development of production infrastructure and other measures to strengthen national security and expand the domestic aircraft industry.
Vietnamese firm eyes Philippine ride-hailing market
One of the largest private conglomerates in Vietnam, has expressed interest in entering the Philippines’ ride-hailing market this year with a plan to provide eco-friendly taxi…