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Transport policy

The oil shock is accelerating Asia’s EV revolution

EVs have already hit solid double-digit market shares in multiple emerging markets, as falling battery costs and tax incentives helped undercut conventional cars.
EVs have already hit solid double-digit market shares in multiple emerging markets, as falling battery costs and tax incentives helped undercut conventional cars.

Myanmar to step up vehicle fuel rationing as shortages grow

Pedestrian cross a road near Sule Pagoda in Yangon on March 7, 2026.
Pedestrian cross a road near Sule Pagoda in Yangon on March 7, 2026.

Caged lorry deck ban affects minority of firms, but raises costs; worker safety concerns persist

Workers aboard the lorry outside B4 Leakage Specialist in First Centre on March 20, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Workers aboard the lorry outside B4 Leakage Specialist in First Centre on March 20, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Commentary

In ride-hailing, having more options makes commuting harder

At peak hour tomorrow, many commuters will again scroll between multiple apps before confirming a ride.
At peak hour tomorrow, many commuters will again scroll between multiple apps before confirming a ride.

Ferrying workers in caged lorry decks to be banned from Jan 1, 2027

A worker sitting in a caged lorry on TPE on Feb 27, 2026.
A worker sitting in a caged lorry on TPE on Feb 27, 2026.

Global Design

A geek’s guide to transport museums that reveal each city’s invisible design and story

Glasgow's Riverside Museum and the Tall Ship Glenlee shed some light on the history of the Scottish city's transport.
Glasgow's Riverside Museum and the Tall Ship Glenlee shed some light on the history of the Scottish city's transport.

Budget 2026: What you need to know about the PARF rebate

Pixgeneric / Generic photograph of vehicles travelling on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) near Trellis Towers on April 12, 2025. Can be used for stories on budget, transport, car, fare, road, LTA, money, and oil. 
Pixgeneric / Generic photograph of vehicles travelling on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) near Trellis Towers on April 12, 2025. Can be used for stories on budget, transport, car, fare, road, LTA, money, and oil. 

Singapore to raise entry permit fees for foreign-registered vehicles from 2027

The annual 10 free VEP days and the free VEP hours on weekdays will also be removed.
The annual 10 free VEP days and the free VEP hours on weekdays will also be removed.

Changi’s new Terminal 5 will stress-test Singapore’s land transport

ST20251114_202585600336 Kua Chee Siong/ pixgeneric/
Generic pix of travellers in the Arrival Hall at the Changi Airport Terminal 4, on Nov 14, 2025.
ST20251114_202585600336 Kua Chee Siong/ pixgeneric/
Generic pix of travellers in the Arrival Hall at the Changi Airport Terminal 4, on Nov 14, 2025.

Commentary

Train to nowhere: Japan’s high-speed rail ambitions hit the skids

A shinkansen train travelling through Japan's Shin-Osaka station.
A shinkansen train travelling through Japan's Shin-Osaka station.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.