Passengers made 30 million trips in 2025 with Hong Kong’s high-speed rail line
MTR Corporation also says cumulative patronage since service launch in September 2018 recently surpassed 100 million passenger journeys
· Danny Mok
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Former Sathosa Transport Manager Indika Ratnamalala has been remanded until January 9 following his arrest on charges of aiding and abetting the criminal misuse of state property.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Former Sathosa Transport Manager arrested by FCID - DailyNews
Former Sathosa Transport Manager Indika Ratnamalala has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with the alleged misuse of a company-owned lorry involving Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Asian Angle | How uneven borders fuel Myanmar’s vast and resilient scam economy
Fieldwork along the borders of China and Thailand reveals how uneven controls allow fraud networks to thrive despite crackdowns
· Xu Peng
Letters | Hong Kong must take pragmatic approach to improving animal welfare
Readers discuss the complexities of balancing animal protection with economic imperatives, the benefits of engaging the elderly in esports, and traffic arrangements on Christmas Eve
· Letters
More than 100 shelter overnight in Japan shrine due to heavy snow - DailyNews
More than 100 people have had to shelter in a shrine on a mountain top in Japan after heavy snowfall cut off access by road.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
China’s emission-free tech debunks Trump theory with 3-fold productivity boost
Revolutionary change to fossil fuel conversion process reduces carbon pollution to almost zero while tripling yield of high-value chemicals
· Victoria Bela
निकोलस मादुरो: बस ड्राइवर से वेनेजुएला के राष्ट्रपति बनने का सफर
निकोलस मादुरो की पेशेवर जिंदगी मानो राजनीति के साथ-साथ शुरू हुई. साल 1962 में वह वेनेजुएला की राजधानी काराकस में पैदा हुए. उनके पिता एक यूनियन लीडर थे. स्कूली दौर में मादुरो का भी छात्र राजनीति से ताल्लुक रहा. वह हाई स्कूल छात्र संघ के अध्यक्ष थे.
Hong Kong’s Route 6 set to fully open in 2026, transport chief Mable Chan says
New route will slash travel time between Tseung Kwan O and Yau Ma Tei from 65 minutes to just 12, Chan says
· Lo Hoi-ying
Inspirational one-armed Malaysian man works as food delivery rider to save for wedding
26-year-old suffered horrendous injuries after being dragged along road in an accident; shuns use of prosthetic arm as it causes too much pain
· Alice Yan
Japan snowstorm traps 3,000 vehicles in 23km traffic jam
New Year return rush traps drivers on the Sanyo Expressway in Hiroshima, causing distress and triggering a wave of emergency calls
· Kyodo
China’s Zhou Guanyu tipped to join Cadillac after being released by Ferrari
The 26-year-old is the only Chinese driver to race full-time in F1, making 68 career starts during his three years at Sauber
· Josh Ball
China vows to ramp up west-to-east power as AI, hi-tech industries fuel demand
New targets include a major expansion of renewable energy and more electricity funnelled to eastern regions
· Sylvia Ma
SLAF aircrew thwarts hostile threat in Bambouti mission - DailyNews
The SLAF Aviation Unit deployed at Bria under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was temporarily detached to Obo on Wednesday (December 31) to undertake critical operational commitments.
· damith
A worthy initiative - DailyNews
Roads are the main arteries that keep a country running. The concept of roads dates back to the Roman era and some of those roads are still in use, though they have been modernized. The invention of the International Combustion Engine (ICE) and the personal vehicle catalysed the development of roads all over the wor…
· damith
Driver in fatal Anthony Joshua car crash charged with dangerous driving
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode was driving the British boxer and 2 of his friends when their car crashed on Monday, killing Joshua’s friends
· Agencies
China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller
Annual sales figures for 2025 show Tesla has lost its crown as the world's top electric vehicle seller to Chinese rival BYD.
· Louis Oelofse
China’s BYD dethrones Tesla as world’s top electric vehicle maker
A customer revolt against Musk’s right-wing politics contributed to a 9 per cent sales drop, allowing BYD to overtake Tesla as the top EV maker
· Agencies
Ukraine war medics struggle to maintain mental stability
Ukrainian paramedic Roma Zukh learned a hard lesson during the Russian invasion: Don't get too close to colleagues, as they could be killed at any moment. Since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022, the former truck driver has seen many friends die, and doesn't want to watch others suffer the same fate.
Central African Republic: Touadera expected to win election
As voters in the Central African Republic await results of the December 28 elections, attention is already turning to how the country can consolidate security gains and transition into economic recovery.
· Mimi Mefo Newuh, Isaac Kaledzi
Air India pilot taken off duty over intoxication allegations in Canada
Canada’s transport regulator called the incident a ‘serious matter’ and demanded answers from the airline amid safety concerns
· Reuters
‘Best travel buddy’: China kitten famous for riding with truck driver owner, holding handrail
Easy-riding feline travel companion called ‘Dumpling’ has catnip for journey; owner even places litter tray near spot where he sits
· Fran Lu
China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller - DailyNews
China’s BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
China’s M&A revival points to deeper investor confidence in growth prospects
Deal value is expected to rise, with strategic transactions and overseas ambitions driving momentum
· Aileen Chuang
AI for climate predictions and disaster preparedness - DailyNews
The devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah last month revealed the imperative need for a scientific early warning system for reliable climate prediction. Sri Lanka can no longer ignore the fact that climate-driven disasters are becoming more frequent, more destructive, and more unpredictable. Flash floods swallowed co…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Buses for 40 unserviced routes - DailyNews
The Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry initiated new bus services on 40 previously unserviced routes starting yesterday (1), coinciding with the New Year.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Chinese electric vehicle makers face do-or-die moment in 2026 - DailyNews
According to motor-industry news sources dozens of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers face a do-or-die moment in 2026, according to analysts, amid weakening domestic demand that is expected to see perennial loss-making firms exit the world’s largest car market.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Constable run over in Ambalantota killed, another injured - DailyNews
A Police officer on patrol duty in Ambalanthota has died after a car struck him and a Civil Defence Force officer before fleeing the scene.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Take over land given to Mahindananda Foundation - DailyNews
Transport Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena on Wednesday ordered the Railway Department officials to take over the land which has been given to the Mahindananda Foundation through an agreement.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Beijing’s Venezuela plans, Mexico-China tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads
From Brazil car factories to Beijing’s Venezuela plans, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in December 2025
· SCMP
Iran executions hit 35-year high with 1,500 killed in 2025: rights group
Drug offenses fuel ‘unprecedented’ surge as Tehran uses capital punishment to ‘create fear’, says rights activist
· Agence France-Presse
Central Expressway’s Kadawatha–Mirigama section reaches 40% completion - DailyNews
Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Ratnayake today carried out an inspection of ongoing development work on the Kadawatha–Mirigama section, the first phase of the Central Expressway project.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Bailey Bridge on Badulla–Spring Valley road opens for light vehicles from today - DailyNews
The temporary Bailey Bridge constructed on the Badulla–Spring Valley road has been opened for light vehicle traffic from this morning (01 ), with the dawn of the New Year 2026.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria crash
British boxer Anthony Joshua was released from a hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, following a fatal car crash earlier this week that killed two of his friends.
· Louis Oelofse
Bus services begin for the first time on 40 rural roads today - DailyNews
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has announced that bus services will be launched on 40 rural roads where public transport has not been operating so far, starting from today (01).
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Hong Kong’s new smoking rules just kicked in. Is everyone sticking to them?
New rules include ban on anyone smoking at designated boarding points for public transport when waiting in queue of two or more people
· Fiona Chow
Ex-boxing champ Joshua discharged from hospital after surviving fatal car crash
Anthony Joshua is ‘clinically fit’ to be allowed to go home following death of two close friends in Nigeria
· Agence France-Presse
Legal Tales | The silk road: duties and responsibilities of Hong Kong’s senior counsel
Hong Kong has 104 senior counsel out of 1,700 barristers. So what makes senior counsel special, and are they worth that status?
· Eva Sit
Aviation sector shows promising revival in 2025 - DailyNews
Passenger movements up by 15.20% Aircraft movements up by 14.64% Tourist arrivals up by 16.73%
· Gayan Abeykoon
Bribery Commission summons NTC officials over bus permit irregularities - DailyNews
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has summoned officials from the National Transport Commission (NTC) to record statements regarding a complaint of alleged fraud.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Driver demerit point system to begin in 2026 - DailyNews
Motor Transport Commissioner Kamal Amarasinghe stated that the demerit point system for drivers will be implemented in 2026.
· Gayan Abeykoon
New regulations for three-wheelers submitted to AG - DailyNews
The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that it has drafted new legal measures to regulate three-wheelers under the Transport Commission Act of 1991 and has submitted the 2025 amendments to the Attorney General’s Department.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Motor Traffic Dept surpasses revenue target - DailyNews
The Motor Traffic Department has earned revenue of Rs. 20.237 billion, surpassing its 2025 revenue target of Rs. 18 billion, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Miles to go: Hong Kong’s premium taxi roll-out crawls to a third of 3,500 target
Just 1,300 premium taxis are in service as industry players blame unattractive earnings, lack of charging facilities and ride-hailing competition for slow roll-out
· Matthew Cheng
‘Criminal damage’: Finland police say ship seized after cable damage
Various energy and telecommunications infrastructure has been hit in recent years, with many leaders and experts suspecting Russia
· Agence France-Presse
Former DJI self-driving unit seeks edge in adapting drone tech to heavy vehicles
The latest moves mean ZYT is opening up new battlefronts in China’s fiercely contested autonomous driving landscape
· Iris Deng
Beijing renews trade-in subsidy scheme amid domestic car market’s gloomy outlook
Buyers who replace their petrol and electric cars with new vehicles will receive a cash subsidy of up to US$2,858 per unit
· Daniel Ren
Hong Kong police officer jailed for forging statements to close 10 cases
According to probation officer’s report, Wong Yiu-chung failed to manage stress at work, driving him to forge statements from complainants
· Fiona Chow
China’s second-hand boom fuels bruising battle for trade-in traffic
Recycling platform ATRenew is scaling up as China’s young consumers shed the stigma around second-hand shopping
· Themis Qi
Editorial | China provides substance to Cambodia-Thailand peace efforts
The road to peace will not be easy but both China and Southeast Asia have a deep stake in restoring regional peace and stability
· SCMP Editorial