China-Laos-Thailand Railway’s benefits outlined
According to a report released in Bangkok earlier this week, the railway, with construction ongoing for the Thai section, has significantly enhanced regional connectivity and…
Transportation
Honda, Nissan terminate merger talks
They are expected to continue to consider a feasibility study of a partnership mainly in the field of electric vehicles, for which they signed a memorandum in August last year.…
Automated immigration to streamline busiest Bhutan-India border crossing
Once operational, Bhutanese citizens and foreign nationals with registered biometrics will be able to pass through without needing manual clearance.
Malaysia’s transport industry players call for safety, reasonable pricing from new vehicle inspectors
Pan Malaysian Bus Operators Association president Datuk Ashfar Ali said the removal of the monopoly by the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) meant that there would…
Nissan intends to terminate merger talks with Honda
Nissan likely found Honda’s conditions for a merger to be unacceptable. One such unacceptable condition, which was suggested by Honda, was for Nissan to become a subsidiary.
Cabinet approves second phase of Thai-Chinese high-speed train project
Thailand’s high-speed rail is expanding. The Cabinet has approved the second phase, set to connect to Laos and China. Big investments ahead.
Bangladesh approves Fly Jinnah for Karachi-Dhaka route
Fly Jinnah, a budget airline, is a joint venture between Pakistan's Lakson Group and UAE-based Air Arabia, and is headquartered in Sharjah.
How Singapore’s transport policies can inspire Dhaka’s growth
As Bangladesh moves forward with its MRT project, it has the opportunity to not only improve urban mobility but also foster a healthier, more sustainable, and equitable urban…
Rail communications suspended across Bangladesh as train drivers, staffers go on strike
Bangladesh Railway operates more than 350 passenger trains, including over 100 intercity trains, and over three dozen freight trains every day.
Japan’s Nissan Motor to cut nearly 2,000 jobs in US plants; to reduce US production by about 25%
Management integration negotiations between Nissan and Honda Motor Co. are being held on the precondition that Nissan implements business restructuring, so Nissan aims to make…