Cambodia, China sign $1.6 billion deal for second expressway
Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol said the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway will break ground in 2023 and be completed by the end of 2026 or early 2027.
Transportation
Airbus starts A321 aircraft production in Tianjin
The A321, the biggest member of the A320 family, now serves as Airbus' narrow-body aircraft with the strongest demand globally.
Honda to start testing self-driving electric cars
The vehicle is expected to be used for short distances, such as for sightseeing and business.
South Koreans appeal to US to relax IRA limits on EV cars
According to an industry insider, the Biden administration is trying to demonstrate to US voters that it was doing its best to protect US industries.
As Xi visit draws near, delays haunt Jakarta-Bandung rail project
Given the cost overrun and financing issues, experts have expressed doubt that the project will meet the now-targeted 2023 deadline.
Philippines rushes to avert EU ban on seafarers
Around 50,000 Filipino seafarers are at risk of losing their jobs due to the country’s repeated failure to pass the European Maritime Safety Agency’s evaluation.
Jeju kicks off autonomous driving service
The autonomous driving vehicles will ply two routes, and be free of charge during weekdays from 10:30 am to 6:30 p.m. for free until next year.
Electric flying cars eye on future 3D transportation
The CEO of the XPENG Flying Car family said last year that the XPENG X2 is expected to start mass production in 2024 and be sold within 1 million yuan.
Toyota to launch new EV sedan in China
Toyota said it will continue to launch the bZ series models in China, apparently with the aim of catching up to Tesla and other EV makers.
Malaysia, China eyeing more flights
The Transport Ministry and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia are discussing working together with their Chinese counterparts to increase flight routes and frequencies.