Transportation
Singapore’s space technology company OculloSpace flies first rocket AZAD “The Dreamer” from Oman
Singapore-based space technology company OculloSpace has successfully completed the maiden flight of AZAD “The Dreamer”, its first experimental sounding rocket.
Datakrew, Gaadin link EV battery, vehicle and charging intelligence
Datakrew and Gaadin plan to connect EV battery and vehicle analytics with charging and energy-management software for fleet operators.
Vietnam’s Vingroup, France’s Alstom sign deal for 200 Hanoi metro trains, with local assembly
Vietnam's conglomerate Vingroup has signed a contract with France's Alstom for 200 metro trains for Hanoi capital city, as the Vietnamese conglomerate builds out the capital city's rail network.
SoundHound powers Kia Sorento generative AI in India
SoundHound AI has deployed its conversational voice and generative AI technology in Kia's Sorento for India, supporting cabin control and live queries.
Green GSM launches electric taxis in Northern Mindanao
Green GSM has launched an all-electric taxi service across Cagayan de Oro and nearby Northern Mindanao areas, including airport transfers.
EHang-backed Hanoi sandbox to test pilotless aircraft taxi
Hanoi's Department of Science and Technology and Vietnam-based HungViet have signed an agreement to pursue a controlled regulatory sandbox for EHang's pilotless EH216-S electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (taxiing, flying taxi) at Hoa Lac High-Tech Park.
Zeekr enters East Malaysia with first retail presence in Kuching
Zeekr has opened its first retail presence in East Malaysia with a Kuching pop-up store and plans permanent sales and service facilities in 2027.
India’s Ultraviolette raises $85M to scale EV production and global expansion
Indian electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette has raised $85 million led by Yali Capital and TDK Ventures to expand manufacturing, develop new EV platforms and grow internationally.
Zeekr Malaysia partners EON to expand Klang Valley retail and aftersales network
Zeekr Malaysia has signed a dealership agreement with EON, starting with a Shah Alam pop-up store in October and a Glenmarie retail and aftersales facility planned for Q1 2027.
Vietnam’s VinSpeed, Germany Siemens Mobility sign $1.15B Vietnam high-speed rail contract
Germany's Siemens Mobility has signed a turnkey contract worth up to €1 billion ($1.15 billion) with Vietnam's VinSpeed to supply trains and rail systems for two high-speed lines.
