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Germany’s automakers have already lost the battle in the Asian nation on mass-market EVs [FRANKFURT] Mercedes-Benz Group unwrapped a refreshed S-Class, pitching its flagship sedan as a rolling, hyper-connected boardroom …

Panama Ports Company is a subsidiary of Hong-Kong based CK Hutchison subsidiary Panama Ports Company has held contracts since the 1990s to operate container terminals at the canal’s Pacific and …

Row upon row of vehicles wait to be shipped overseas on Jan. 2 at the Lianyungang terminal in East China’s Jiangsu province. PHOTO: VCG China exported a record 7.1 million …

Musk expects Starship to start launching payloads into space this year The rapid launch of 9,500 Starlink satellites since 2019 has made SpaceX the world’s largest satellite operator with over …

Move is part of the Japanese shipping firm’s regional strategy to expand its automotive business MOL and PSA will further collaborate across the three key areas of operational optimisation, digital …

The joint venture terminal is currently subject to regulatory approval PSA will contribute its terminal-operating expertise in the joint venture. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT [SINGAPORE] Mitsui OSK Lines, Japan’s …

The agreements will cover sustainability, innovation and human capital development The airshow will also feature a closed-door innovation symposium on Feb 4, convened by the International Centre for Aviation Innovation …

This follows approval from the Singapore authorities last year Singapore Airlines codeshares on Malaysia Airlines' services between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, London-Heathrow and 15 domestic destinations within Malaysia. PHOTO: YEN …

The airline is set to start its Middle East hub in Bahrain as early as this year AirAsia is pushing hard on expansion plans after scaling back operations and restructuring …

The company’s founder Shigenobu Nagamori has already stepped down as chairman of the board Nidec has disclosed accounting issues that have spanned subsidiaries in Italy, Switzerland and China, as well …

Toyota's Urban Cruiser Ebella electric vehicle on display at a launch event in Mumbai, India, Jan 20, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS [TOKYO] Toyota Motor sold a record 11.3 million vehicles globally …

The EV maker has been increasingly emphasising AI, driverless technology and humanoid robots Tesla sells megapacks to xAI and xAI’s Grok chatbot is integrated into some Tesla vehicles. PHOTO: REUTERS …

Global financial markets are bracing for a year of potentially mega US listings Space technology is a tightly held sector but is sought after by investors keen for exposure in …

The company’s vehicle business has been under strain as rivals roll out newer models, often at lower prices Wall Street expects the company to deliver 1.8 million units in 2026, …

VinFast logged a jump of nearly six times in e-scooter sales in 2025, outpacing Honda’s marginal growth and a decline at Yamaha VinFast's Evo lineup became Vietnam’s best-selling e-scooter range …

The automaker has approached Indian auto sector regulators to flag how import limits could constrain growth Diversifying beyond China has become increasingly important for BYD as growth slows at home …

Flags up to US$200 million hit from winter storm American Airlines expects its full-year adjusted profit in the range of US$1.70 to US$2.70 per share, compared with analysts’ average estimate …

All 256 passengers and 16 crew members disembarked normally, according to a Singapore Airlines spokesperson. PHOTO: @AVIATIONBRK/X [SINGAPORE] A Singapore Airlines (SIA) jet damaged its tail while landing at Changi …

The partnership will also explore a new “Robo-Car” self-driving architecture Testing of the Robo-Car system is underway in controlled zones in Hanoi, with plans to expand trials to larger cities …

Airbus has been struggling to boost its output Airlines say engine makers have delivered on promises to cut fuel consumption at the expense of increased wear and tear, resulting in …

New Delhi currently levies tariffs of 70% and 110% on imported cars India is the world’s third-largest car market by sales after the US and China, but its domestic auto …

Air travel has been disrupted by Winter Storm Fern, sparking warnings of transportation chaos More than 3,200 weekend flights within, into and out of the US have already been cancelled, …

This does not have a significant impact on SIA’s operations, says the group SIA says that SIA and Scoot do not fly over Iranian airspace, and that its top priority …

The airline is currently avoiding the airspace over several countries in the Gulf, as well as Iran, Iraq and Israel as a precaution, the airline said separately. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG AIR …

A China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, on Aug 13, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS [BEIJING] The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore …

The company says that the bonds will have an initial conversion price of HK$14.55 per class B share The proceeds will be used to develop the group’s overseas business and …

The deal values the company – a unit of Capital A Bhd – at US$500 million Founded in 2018, Teleport is South-east Asia’s largest logistics firm by volume, ranking it …

The national carrier is the only company based here to feature within the top 50 of the list Across global companies, SIA ranked 24th in 2026; it is up by …

“We are also looking at a lot of refinancing initiatives ... to stretch out the tenure, to reduce the interest costs and to collapse all our debt instruments into one …

Changi Airport handled an all-time high of 69.98 million passengers in 2025, eclipsing the previous high of 68.3 million passengers recorded in 2019. photo: ST, LIM YAOHUI [SINGAPORE] China, Indonesia …

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The low-cost carrier has raises RM 1 billion in a private placement as part of the restructuring exercise “We will increase connectivity to the West,” said Farouk Kamal, deputy group …

Bookings have risen 2% to 3% in the aftermath of the social media brawl between the corporate titans “If it helps to boost Ryanair sales, you can insult me all …

The US military’s Southern Command, which is overseeing nearly a dozen warships and thousands of troops in the Caribbean, said in a statement it apprehended the vessel Sagitta “without incident.” …

For 2026, United projected adjusted earnings of US$12 to US$14 per share, compared with analysts’ average estimate of US$13.16 a share. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG [CHICAGO] United Airlines on Tuesday issued an …

A data centre-driven memory chip shortage is forcing some suppliers to accept price hikes of over 100% Car manufacturers and suppliers that are more exposed to advanced driver-assistance systems and …

They will be offered in denominations of S$250,000 The notes will mature on Jan 30, 2036. PHOTO: BT FILE [SINGAPORE] Flag carrier Singapore Airlines ( SIA ) has priced S$500 …

They are being used to transfer passenger bags between Terminal 1 and 4 The fleet of driverless tractors will be expanded to 24 vehicles by 2027. PHOTO: CHANGI AIRPORT GROUP …

It left 122 people injured The rescue operation was complicated by the remote location of the crash, which could only be accessed by a single-track road. PHOTO: REUTERS [ADAMUZ, Spain] …

SIA’s brand premium is unlikely to be diluted as both carriers continue to maintain their respective brands As SIA's international network is far more extensive, the cooperation with Air India …

The airline has acknowledged that poor pilot roster planning was the main cause of the disruption India’s largest airline scrapped about 4,500 flights in the first weeks of December, stranding …

CEO hopes scheme can reward long-term shareholders, support liquidity [SINGAPORE] Maritime financial solutions provider Yangzijiang (YZJ) Maritime is proposing a share buyback as part of its broader capital management plans. …

The wreckage of an aircraft found during a search-and-rescue operation in Maros, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Jan 18, 2026. PHOTO: EPA [JAKARTA] Indonesian authorities said on Sunday they had located the …

A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Jan 16, 2026) Container freight rates have edged slightly lower, with the Baltic container indices showing an overall decline of …

Situated in Plentong, the 7,500 sq ft store is the company’s third retail location in Malaysia The Johor Bahru store is also the first of the group’s outlets to operate …

[SINGAPORE] An autonomous vehicle operated by ComfortDelGro (CDG) collided with a road divider while undergoing a road test in Punggol on Saturday (Jan 17). In response to queries from The …

The FAA said it had issued Notices to Airmen covering Mexico and Central American countries, as well as Ecuador, Colombia and portions of airspace within the eastern Pacific Ocean. PHOTO: …

Its sales are down 26% as the nation’s economic slowdown hit consumers across all income brackets Porsche, the Volkswagen luxury brand, delivered 279,449 vehicles in 2025, with China and Germany …

Despite the regulatory warning, a new price war has broken out CHINESE regulators summoned executives from major new-energy vehicle (NEV) makers this week, demanding an end to excessive competition just …

Other than slashing prices, some automakers have offered incentives such as interest-free loans to entice buyers Carmakers have found it difficult to stop price discounting as they contend with a …