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.
Transportation
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.
Hundreds of workers join aviation industry as firms ramp up recruitment
In Singapore, the number of air travellers and visitors are at their highest since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chadchart descends on tech centre after rain slams traffic to a halt in some areas
The Bangkok Governor also went live on Facebook as he visited the centre without advance notice.
The railway lines in Pakistan and the stories they tell
The tunnels here have interesting names: there is Windy Corner and then there are Mary Jane, Cascade and Summit.
Shipping boom expected after Shanghai re-opening
Although the Port of Shanghai has been operational, capacity was largely restrained because of the reduced availability of goods in the past two months. The port is the world's…