Fears over China’s trade surplus misplaced as West also driving trend: analysts
China’s global manufacturing dominance is a tale of two halves; reliant on home-grown industrial growth and Western consumption, experts say
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Malaysian petrol station operators fume as foreign fuel cheats go unpunished
Foreign cars exploiting Malaysia’s subsidised RON95 fuel spark calls for stricter penalties on vehicle owners, not just petrol stations
· The Star
Fast and furious: Malaysian streetwear boss suspended after road rage video
The Stoned & Co co-founder, seen on camera tailgating and blocking a car after being honked at, has apologised for his ‘poor judgment’
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Lorry-Bus collision disrupts traffic on Southern Expressway - DailyNews
A collision between a lorry and a bus occurred this morning (13 Jan) between the Kurundugahahethekma and Welipenna entrances of the Southern Expressway, causing heavy traffic congestion towards Matara.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Expansion of Hong Kong high-speed rail services ‘game-changing’ for tourism
Addition of 16 new mainland destinations will also meet peak travel demand of Lunar New Year holiday, tourism body chief says
· Oscar Liu
Four die in bus and car collision at Murasumoddai - DailyNews
Four persons died in a head-on collision between a bus and car at Murasumoddai in the Paranthan–Mullaitivu road yesterday evening, Police said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Editorial | Expanded Hong Kong-mainland rail links can be engine of growth
The addition of new destinations offers travellers more options and further unlocks the economic potential of the high-speed rail service
· SCMP Editorial
CMTA advocates removal of 15% depreciation - DailyNews
The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), affiliated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, has called on the government to abolish the 15% depreciation that is currently granted on used vehicle imports.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Ditwah was not just a natural disaster - DailyNews
Cyclone Ditwah was classified by many as a ‘natural disaster’ as it caused islandwide flooding and landslides and tremendous loss of life and damage to infrastructure. It was also an example of a weather event which is a disaster at the extreme of the event-disaster continuum. However, as floodwaters receded a deepe…
· Gayan Abeykoon
India launches restoration of Northern railway line - DailyNews
High Commissioner of India Santosh Jha, and Bimal Rathnayake, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, jointly launched the restoration works of Sri Lanka’s Northern Railway Line under an Indian grant of US$ 5 million. The event was also attended by Namal Karunaratne, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Three killed, four injured in car-van head-on collision - DailyNews
Three people were killed and four others injured in a head-on collision between a car and a van in Navadankulama, Mundalama, on the Puttalam–Colombo main road, police said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
FitsAir certified to conduct in-house airbus A320 pilot training - DailyNews
FitsAir, has been certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), authorising the airline to conduct in-house Airbus A320 pilot type training.
· Gayan Abeykoon
A dangerous trend - DailyNews
Police have noticed a reduction in cases of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), mainly due to higher fines and the probability of drunk drivers losing their licences. There is also a general awareness that DUI invites trouble, including the possible death of the driver and others in an accident. Plus, there are sever…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Haben Hunde einen 6. Sinn bei Erdbeben und Gefahren?
Hunde, die ihre Menschen Sekunden vor dem Crash aus dem Auto zerren oder sie wie Schutzengel vor aus anderen Gefahrenzonen ziehen: In sozialen Netzwerken kursieren zahllose Clips solcher angeblichen "Wunderhunde" - perfekt inszeniert und zunehmend KI‑generiert. Doch was sagen Daten und Studien? Haben Hunde wirklich …
· Alexander Freund
Защо в Германия електрическите автомобили са много по-скъпи?
В Германия електрическите автомобили се предлагат на значително по-високи цени, отколкото в Китай . Актуално сравнение, проведено от института Center Automotive Research (CAR) в Бохум, показва, че при 30 сравними електромодела германските купувачи плащат средно с 47% повече, отколкото потребителите в Китай .
· Тил Брюкер
Pakistan: Inside an AI-powered driverless car
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Indija spasava nemačku auto-industriju?
Nirburgring u Nemačkoj je najduža stalna trkačka staza na svetu. Stara je skoro čitav jedan vek i to je mesto na kojem su održane mnoge trke Formule 1.
· Andreas Beker, Nikolas Martin
Hong Kong marathon sets record with 1 in 4 of 74,000 runners from outside city
Authorities warn road closures for Sunday’s marathon will affect services along 269 bus and 40 minibus routes, urge public to plan ahead
· Leopold Chen
Chinese FM pledges support for Sri Lanka’s infrastructure recovery - DailyNews
Chinese Foreign Minister H.E. Wang Yi arrived in Sri Lanka this morning for a brief transit visit, following his official tour of several African countries. During his visit, he met with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, where the two discussed bilateral cooperation and post-disaster recovery efforts.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
‘Soft landing’: China, EU see progress in EV dispute with price floor option
Breakthrough follows duties levied by Brussels in October 2024 as part of investigation into industry subsidies
· Ji Siqi
Navy Commander inspects vital river transit operation in Matale - DailyNews
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, conducted an on-site review of the naval boat service along the Ambanganga River on 10 January 2026, which has been providing essential public transport since 24 December 2025.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
PNP sacks Negros Oriental director after separate bar, car shootings
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· Herbie G
Seats sell out on Hong Kong’s new high-speed rail routes to mainland China
Business-class seats on the January 26 train to Nanjing South, priced at HK$3,136, were sold out by Monday afternoon
· Lo Hoi-ying
Two injured as Threewheeler falls into a precipice - DailyNews
A three-wheeler traveling at high speed from Maskeliya to Norwood veered off the road and fell into a 25-foot precipice yesterday afternoon (11).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
TIN number now mandatory for vehicle ownership transfers - DailyNews
The Department of Motor Transport (DMT) has announced that the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is now mandatory when transferring ownership of vehicles.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Three dead in fatal collision on Puttalam-Colombo Main Road - DailyNews
Three people have died in a fatal road accident that occurred this morning (12) in the Mundalama Navadankulama area on the Puttalam-Colombo main road.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
India-funded Northern railway line restoration project launched - DailyNews
Restoration work on the Northern and Talaimannar railway lines commenced yesterday (11) with financial assistance of USD 5 million provided by the Government of India, the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
DPWH targets repair of Maharlika Highway, country's longest road network
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· jpcruz0306
Over 1,000 apply as online slots for test-free Hong Kong driving licence go fast
Post reporter tried to secure spot at 7am but was met with a digital bottleneck that saw all available slots snapped up in just over 30 minutes
· Oscar Liu
Opinion | Hong Kong courts cross-border drivers – then traps them in licence queues
Overnight queues and a complicated application system open to abuse expose gaps between Hong Kong’s policy ambition and execution
· Alice Wu
Editorial | Hong Kong must stay on its toes to keep queues for public services fair
The long lines that formed outside Transport Department offices for test-free licence application tickets underscore the problem of professional queuers
· SCMP Editorial
Spark Deep Dive: Yau Ma Tei section of Central Kowloon Bypass opens
Transport corridor links West and East Kowloon; a toll waiver will remain in place until the entire route is commissioned later this year.
· SCMP
Deep Dive: Yau Ma Tei section of Central Kowloon Bypass opens, spate of traffic incidents follow
The long-awaited transport corridor cuts travel time, but city’s transport chief urges caution and better entrance and exit signs.
· SCMP
Several projects to develop domestic airports in 2026 - Minister - DailyNews
Several projects to develop domestic airports have been planned in 2026 to support the development of tourism, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Dr. Anura Karunathilaka said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
SLASSCOM People Summit 2026 15th edition returns - DailyNews
SLASSCOM’s 15th edition of its People Summit returns on January 30 2026, at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, reinforcing its leadership in driving progressive people practices. It will bring together Sri Lanka’s foremost HR leaders, business decision-makers and technology practitioners. Since its inception, the summit has ev…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Indian Army continues work to restore critical road connectivity in SL after cyclone - DailyNews
The Indian Army’s Engineer Task Force is working to restore critical road connectivity on the B-492 highway in Sri Lanka, which links Kandy in the Central Province with Badulla in the Uva Province and was severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Moldova is taking over Russian-owned aviation fuel terminal
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Berlin blackouts cast light on infrastructure in Germany
"What is going on in this city?" The exasperated cry of a man confronting Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner about conditions in an emergency shelter earlier this week made it onto several news bulletins and countless social media accounts.
· Ben Knight
Hong Kong police hunt man who snatched HK$650,000 Rolex watch in Tsim Sha Tsui
Suspect grabbed watch during viewing at Prince Jewellery & Watch on Haiphong Road, police say
· Danny Mok
First Bailey Bridge under Indian assistance package opens, restoring vital road link - DailyNews
The first Bailey Bridge constructed under India’s Assistance Package for post-Ditwah reconstruction was opened for traffic on Sunday, restoring a key transport connection between Central Province and Uva Province.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Hong Kong to offer direct high-speed rail access to 16 more mainland Chinese stops
Sleeper train service from Hong Kong to Shanghai will also be upgraded to daily runs due to strong demand, MTR Corp says
· Emily Hung
Nvidia, Tesla chase same self-driving goal via different paths
Tesla is betting on winning autonomy as a specialist, while Nvidia is positioning itself as an arms dealer, selling tools to the entire industry
· Bloomberg
'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite - DailyNews
Driving around Raub, a small town in Malaysia, it’s impossible to miss the prickly fruit that powers its economy.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Who is Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who killed US woman Renee Nicole Good?
Earlier this year, the ‘expert marksman’ shot multiple taser probes into a man who dragged him 100 metres with his car during a traffic stop
· Tribune News Service
Hong Kong police arrest Russian woman over Tesla car attack, brandishing knife
Police say woman was reported to be hitting car at about 6am in Tsim Sha Tsui and had also snatched knife from nearby stall
· Jess Ma
1 dead in UK, 100,000 French homes without power as storms batter Europe
The man died on Friday after a tree fell onto a caravan in Cornwall, while some rail services in Germany remain affected by the storms
· Agence France-Presse
China woman who lost limbs in crash gives disabled staff jobs based on their strengths
30-year-old who suffered 3 heart attacks, 14 rounds of surgery dresses like a ‘warrior’; is described as the ‘pride of all women’ online
· Fran Lu
Saudi Fund pledges extra USD six mn for Cyclone damaged roads - DailyNews
Sri Lanka is set to receive an additional US$6 million from the Saudi Fund for Development to rehabilitate roads damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Traffic restricted on Colombo–Kandy Road in Kadawatha for expressway construction - DailyNews
Traffic restrictions will be in place on the Colombo–Kandy Road in the Kadawatha area due to ongoing construction work, police said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
What does HSBC’s buyout of Hang Seng Bank mean for its future and investors?
HSBC’s historic US$13.6 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank aims to cut costs, tackle bad debts and fuel growth, but challenges abound
· Enoch Yiu