Transportation
France’s ride share group BlaBlaCar expands into 20 new countries including Southeast Asia
France's ride share group BlaBlaCar has on Tuesday announced its expansion into 20 new countries including Southeast Asia.
Grab gets first cross-border ride-hail license for upcoming pilot
Grab, the Singapore-based superapp, has on last Friday received the first Cross-Border Ride-Hail Service Operator License (CRSOL) under the enhanced Cross-Border Taxi Scheme, which has been jointly announced by the Ministry of Transport of Singapore and the Ministry of Transport of Malaysia.
Affordable airline Vietjet to lease 10 COMAC aircraft, expanding Vietnam–China cooperation
Vietnam's affordable airline Vietjet and China's SPDB Financial Leasing (SPDBFL), a subsidiary of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, have signed an agreement for the finance lease of 10 COMAC C909 aircraft.
Why fuel shocks are turning EV adoption into a policy and fiscal issue in Asia
Electric vehicles are no longer only part of Asia’s climate agenda. As oil volatility returns, they are becoming part of a harder conversation about public spending, energy security, and long-term transport resilience.
CASE and LTA launch Accreditation Scheme for Singapore’s car-sharing industry
The Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) have on Wednesday launched a new CaseTrust accreditation scheme for the car-sharing industry.
Vingroup chair Pham Nhat Vuong’s wife becomes chair of Vingroup-linked ride-hailing firm
GSM Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM), a ride-hailing service founded by chairman Pham Nhat Vuong of Vietnam's top conglomerate Vingroup, has announced that Pham Thu Huong, the spouse of Vuong, as the new chairwoman.
Steering Indonesia’s aviation sector safely through cyber turbulence
Just one cyber incident alone can result in millions lost from flight delays, rebookings, customer churn, and legal costs. Beyond immediate operational disruption, reputational damage can erode hard-won customer trust for years.
Maybank foresees Grab’s GMV and loan-book growth to accelerate in Q2
Maybank Investment Bank has foreseen Grab's gross merchandise value (GMV) and loan-book growth to accelerate in the second quarter.
Grab officially launches taxi in Singapore
Southeast Asia's superapp Grab has officially flagged off the first batch of GrabCabs on last Wednesday, marking a new chapter in Singapore’s taxi landscape with a pioneering fleet of sleek, eco-friendly vehicles designed to enhance ride availability and commuter experience across the island.
Grab Malaysia signs MoU with government agency MDEC to drive digitalization of MSMEs
Grab Malaysia said it recognises the government’s holistic approach to fostering inclusive economic growth by driving digitalisation to empowering MSMEs.
