Licence to own cars hits all-time high of $110,524 in Singapore
Premiums also rose across all other categories. Part of the reason for this is a low number of vehicles being taken off the road in the previous months.
Transportation
New roads, railways improve lives of local Tibetans
Since 2012, more than 337 billion yuan has been spent as fixed-asset investment in Tibet's transport sector, according to the region's transport department.
Thai commuters turning to trains as pandemic worries wane
Higher fuel prices have also increased the costs of daily commutes with personal vehicles, leading to an increase of over 30 per cent in passenger numbers.
World’s first zero-emission boat visits Ho Chi Minh City
Setting sail from its port of registry of Saint Malo in 2017, the Energy Observer has already covered over 50,000 nautical miles, made 72 stopovers, and visited over 40 countries.
High-speed boats to link Ho Chi Minh city with Mekong Delta provinces
In addition to the two routes, the city is looking into the possibility and feasibility of operating another high-speed boat service to Con Dao Island.
Cambodia exploring effective railway line to ‘land-linked’ Laos
Ministry undersecretary of state Vasim Sorya said a link to Laos was included in a railway network master plan, but noted that it was unclear when or whether the Lao government…
Tohoku Shinkansen line celebrates 40th anniversary
The Tohoku Shinkansen line was opened in 1982 and extended in both 1991 and 2010. It now spans 674.9km, the longest in Japan.
Sports car sales accelerating in Japan
Observers say the uptick is especially notable among people who enjoy spending money on their hobbies and are looking for ways to avoid crowds amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Gone the way of the cyclo? Khmer tuk-tuk not finished yet, say drivers
Drivers said the Khmer-style vehicle is better for tourists, because it can carry up to four people, and offers much better views for tourists.
$1.9 billion allocated to build Mekong Delta expressway
The 188.2km construction will be built in four stages.