Deaths in vehicular crashes rising as roads remain unsafe in Bangladesh
Experts attributed this to the anarchy and indiscipline that developed in the road transport sector during the rule of the previous Awami League government.
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Japanese automakers team up on software development; aim to compete with US, China in SDV market
Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co., will standardize the basic platform for an application programming interface, which serves as the link between the…
Huge opportunities with North-South Vietnam high-speed rail
Once completed, the electrified railway will include 23 passenger stations and five freight stations, with connections to major cargo hubs across the country.
Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific outlines plans for expansion
Organised to elevate the aviation sector’s role in Philippine economic development, the 2024 Aviation Summit, held on October 2 in Manila, focused on promoting sustainable,…
Pakistan govt races to finalise $6.8 billion railway deal
During a meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor on October 2, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal urged the ministries of railways and finance to conclude the financing terms…
JR East eyes freight-only cars for bullet trains as labour shortage hits Japan’s logistics industry
Although JR companies have been integrating passenger and freight transport, carrying freight in part of a train car or on empty seats, this would be the first time for Shinkansen…
Work starts on $100-million inter-provincial coastal road in Mekong Delta
Construction of the Ba Lai 8 Bridge, the first sub-project of an inter-provincial coastal road project connecting the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre with the two neighbouring…
South Korea pursues ‘fire-free’ batteries amid EV fears
Samsung SDI eyes first-mover advantage, but a hefty price tag remains key hurdle.
Is Hyundai-GM partnership win-win to beat Tesla, Chinese rivals?
Hyundai can tap into GM's political heft while offering hybrid, EV tech in return.
Train service between Jurong East, Buona Vista expected to restart on Oct 1
Stress tests on Sept 28 found 12 cracks that were previously not visible on unreplaced segments of rail.