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Laos to suspend fuel-powered vehicle imports until end of 2026
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (404+ words) VIENTIANE: The Lao government will temporarily suspend the import of fuel-powered vehicles until the end of 2026 as part of a strategy to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). A notice issued by the government on May 12 stated that the…...
Laos halts fossil fuel vehicle imports and sets price controls for electric cars
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (271+ words) VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): The Lao government has announced the suspension of imports of most fossil fuel-powered vehicles until the end of 2026 and imposed strict price controls on electric vehicles to ensure affordability. On 12 May, the Office of the Prime Minister…...
3. 3 million vehicles to hit the roads
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (451+ words) PETALING JAYA: Up to 3. 3 million vehicles are expected to hit the roads across Malaysia as a slew of holidays " Hari Raya Aidiladha, Wesak Day, Kaamatan, Gawai and the King's Birthday " come together to create an extraordinarily long weekend. Add to…...
Beyond EVs, electronics, more Chinese brands surge across Asean markets
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (542+ words) Chinese consumer brands are rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia, moving beyond electronics and electric vehicles into sectors such as beauty, food service and home appliances, according to a report by Euromonitor International. Its "Rise of Chinese Brands in Southeast Asia…...
Federal Highway motorcycle lane upgrade to be done in August
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (469+ words) SHAH ALAM: The RM20mil motorcycle lane upgrade project on the Federal Highway (FT002) has now reached 43% and is expected to be completed by August. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the high-impact project also includes lighting installation to illuminate the…...
Malaysia moves to tackle future EV battery waste challenge
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (1600+ words) Stay signed in to save the points you've earned. Click on the points to redeem your rewards at Nexus before they expire. KUALA LUMPUR: Rising global fuel prices and ongoing supply uncertainties have prompted more Malaysians to consider switching to…...
Fuel prices May 21-27: Diesel, unsubsidised RON95, RON97 prices increased | The Star
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (213+ words) Stay signed in to save the points you've earned. Click on the points to redeem your rewards at Nexus before they expire. KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of unsubsidised RON95 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will be increased by 20sen and…...
Space X IPO adds second Musk stock, Tesla has a problem
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (598+ words) NEW YORK: For years, there was only one way for mom-and-pop investors to buy into Elon Musk's vision: shares of Tesla Inc. That's about to change, and it's a serious risk for Tesla investors. With the imminent initial public offering…...
Govt refining Subsidised Diesel Control System to make it more targeted, says Akmal
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (120+ words) PETALING JAYA: The Federal Government is seeking to further refine the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) to ensure subsidies are more targeted, says Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. He said the move also aimed to strengthen controls against leakage…...
Australia secures jet fuel from China to keep flying in energy squeeze
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (238+ words) SYDNEY: Australia has secured three shipments of jet fuel from China totalling 600, 000 barrels, doubling the national supply, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday (May 19). The Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused fuel prices to…...