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
Follow the story
Transport
A focused view of neutral reporting on Transport, brought together across publishers.
Explore all topics →
Neutral reports only
Newest first · UTC+11:00China’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
Port City Colombo signals new phase of investment and commercial growth - DailyNews
Port City Colombo, Sri Lanka’s flagship urban development project, marked its 11th anniversary this year with the master developer, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., reaffirming its long-term commitment to attracting foreign direct investment and advancing key infrastructure mile…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Assetline Finance expands branch in Gampaha - DailyNews
Assetline Finance (AFL), the flagship company under the financial services arm of David Pieris Holdings, demonstrated momentum in reaching communities through its expansion journey with the opening of the 61st branch in Gampaha, located at Colombo Road.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shipping insurance rates climb after Ukrainian tanker attacks - DailyNews
The cost of shipping goods through the Black Sea rose on Monday after Ukrainian naval drones hit two tankers en route to a Russian port last week, with fears of further attacks driving up war risk insurance costs, industry sources said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Old bridge sections sold for scrap, three arrested - DailyNews
A technical officer, a works inspector, and a driver of the Provincial Road Development Authority have been arrested by the police in connection with an incident where nearly two tons of iron from an old bridge was allegedly sold to a businessman in the Kandy area, when a new bridge was being constructed, after remo…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Obituaries - DailyNews
Mr. CYRIL ANANDA BANDARA RATNAYAKE (CABY) – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Mr. Cyril Ananda Bandara Ratnayake (CABY) of 134/1 C, Temple Road, Maharagama: beloved husband of late Chandrakala Ratnayake (Nee Senanayake), father of Sunalie Ratnayake, father-in-law of Chamila Gunasekara, brot…
· Gayan Abeykoon
MH370: Will aviation's biggest mystery finally be solved?
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
The race to find first woman champion of Formula One moves up a gear
Barriers for women include limited access to motorsports, cultural and structural biases, sponsorship gaps and lack of role models
· Agence France-Presse
Peak oil: Why the world can't break its fossil fuel habit
Peak oil once struck fear into policymakers, businesses and consumers as a looming moment when the world might suck the last drops of black gold from the ground, like a straw reaching the bottom of a milkshake.
· Nik Martin
Cannabis use and road safety: A closer look
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
Mainland Chinese drivers hit bumps on Hong Kong roads in first week of new travel scheme | South China Morning Post
Videos and pictures are being circulated of drivers from mainland China allegedly using inappropriate driving manners and vehicle modifications in Hong Kong.
As Trump taps coal to power AI, China moves on to clothe the world with it
A once-struggling Chinese coal city turns the traditional fossil fuel into nylon, manufacturing popular fashion from sportswear to lingerie
· Dannie Peng
China worker paints digger in pink Hello Kitty style ‘to satisfy girlish heart’
Woman dubbed ‘Excavator Empress’ says garish construction vehicle takes monotony out of ‘extremely boring’ job; brings ‘romance’ to work
· Yating Yang
Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two of his friends
Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
· delfin.dioquino editor
UK boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash in Nigeria
British former boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two people, his promoter and police both said.
· Felix Tamsut
Special traffic and security measures in Colombo for New Year - DailyNews
The Colombo Police have announced a special security and traffic plan for tomorrow (31), ahead of New Year celebrations in the city.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
PickMe calls for urgent Police action to protect independent drivers and public safety in Tourist Zones - DailyNews
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe), Sri Lanka’s leading home-grown digital mobility platform, has formally written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) expressing grave concern over escalating incidents of intimidation, obstruction, and unlawful interference and violence directed at independent transp…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Hong Kong to raise fines for 19 traffic offences on January 1
New penalties to range from HK$480 for minor offences to HK$1,500 for serious violations such as driving more than 45km/h over speed limit
· Oscar Liu
China food delivery platform names Jay Chou as brand ambassador, backed by lookalikes
Group of imitators including a wedding singer and pancake vendor strike internet gold by donning delivery driver uniforms; get 140 million likes
· Zoey Zhang
Hong Kong police to close roads in Central at 2pm on New Year’s Eve
Countdown event will feature music, light shows and performances by local artist Jay Fung and soft rock duo Air Supply.
· SCMP
SL asks China to install EV charging points across the country as a grant - DailyNews
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath has requested China to consider installing EV charging points for electric vehicles across the country as a grant as Sri Lanka is inclined to import electric vehicles in large quantities from the global vehicle market, including China.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Strict application of traffic laws, penal code to drivers causing accidents - DailyNews
The Inspector General of Police has directed that legal action be taken under both traffic and criminal laws against drivers who cause accidents through reckless or irresponsible behaviour, including driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics and careless driving, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charg…
· Gayan Abeykoon
National carrier: Explore new horizons - DailyNews
There have been several interesting developments in the regional aviation scene in the last few years. Both India and Pakistan have now sold their national airlines to private companies or consortiums. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was recently sold to a Pakistani consortium for US$ 482 million, while in 202…
· Gayan Abeykoon
British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash that killed two in Nigeria - DailyNews
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua suffered bruises in a car crash that resulted in the deaths of two individuals on Monday, according to local police in Ogun State, Nigeria.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Hong Kong auxiliary policeman charged over alleged indecent act in taxi
Man, 57, arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency, is scheduled to appear in Eastern Court on Tuesday
· Danny Mok
Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust
Lufthansa Airlines, the flag carrier of Germany, takes great pride in its aviation heritage spanning almost a century. Images from the 1920s and 1930s — including Junkers Ju 52 aircraft used by the Luftwaffe — feature prominently in Lufthansa's marketing, alluding to the "pioneering spirit" of the brand and its plac…
· Helen Whittle
Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua ‘stable’ after Nigeria crash kills 2 friends
Two close friends of the British boxer die after the car they are in collides with a truck on country’s notorious Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
· Agence France-Presse
Woman, 27, killed after being hit by KMB bus at road crossing in Hong Kong
Pedestrian knocked down and trapped underneath bus while crossing road in To Kwa Wan
· Danny Mok
Sri Lanka seeks Chinese help to install EV charging stations across the country - DailyNews
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has proposed Chinese support to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Sri Lanka.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Hong Kong to close Central roads from 2pm on New Year’s Eve ahead of countdown
Event at Chater Road pedestrian zone will feature music and light shows instead of fireworks following deadly Tai Po inferno
· Oscar Liu
Drunk and reckless drivers to face criminal charges in addition to traffic law - DailyNews
Motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or engaging in reckless driving, will face action under criminal law in addition to traffic regulations, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety W. P. J. Senadheera said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Viral video shows hikers in Hong Kong scaling slope along Ocean Park’s insignia | South China Morning Post
Video apparently taken from a cable car at the attraction and shows hikers climbing down giant seahorse carved into Brick Hill.
Hong Kong taxi driver, 82, acquitted of using foul language at teenage customer
Deputy Magistrate Christine Leung rules that complainant was an unreliable witness, with logical fallacies in his testimony
· Fiona Chow
Bailey Bridge on Badulla–Spring Valley road nears completion - DailyNews
Construction work on the Bailey Bridge along the Badulla–Spring Valley road has reached its final stage, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, Samantha Vidyaratna, said yesterday (28).
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Letters | China’s Latin America policy paper speaks language of multipolarity
Readers discuss why Beijing’s outreach to the region should not be seen as a challenge to Washington, the HK$2 subsidised transport fare for the elderly, and Hong Kong’s New Year countdown
· Letters
No more empty trains: China tightens rules on subway expansions to curb debt
Rich hubs, including Ningbo and Suzhou, are hitting regulatory roadblocks as the central government prioritises fiscal discipline over infrastructure-led growth
· Xinyi Wu
Opinion | Hong Kong’s lack of direction goes beyond road signs
The absence of clearly visible signage on a newly opened section of the Central Kowloon Bypass is emblematic of wider issues in officials’ vision for the city
· Alice Wu
Hong Kong bond markets, yuan issuance to expand in 2026 under HKMA, SFC road map
HKMA and SFC blueprint to drive multicurrency issuance, with green finance and Bond Connect widening investor base
· Enoch Yiu
Central African Republic holds key elections
Elections took place in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Sunday, with President Faustin-Archange Touadera eyeing a third term.
· Dharvi Vaid
Over 300 roads repaired, 14 more to be restored – RDA DG - DailyNews
The Road Development Authority (RDA) Director General K. W. Kandambi stated that 302 roads damaged due to floods and landslides in several parts of the island during the recent adverse weather, have now been opened for traffic and the remaining 14 roads are currently being urgently repaired.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Our king, our priest, our feudal lord - DailyNews
This summer, I found myself battling through traffic in the sweltering streets of Marseille. At a crossing, my friend in the passenger seat told me to turn right toward a spot known for its fish soup. But the navigation app Waze instructed us to go straight. Tired, and with the Renault feeling like a sauna on wheels…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Special Transport services to Colombo for those returning after holiday season - DailyNews
The Ministry of Transport and Highways has taken steps to operate special transport services to Colombo for people who are coming back after visiting their villages during the Christmas and New Year season.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CAR election raises questions over fairness
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
CAR yapiga kura baada ya vita vya wenyewe kwa wenyewe
Touadéra, amekuwa madarakani tangu tangu 2016, na amegombea tena baada ya kura ya maoni yenye utata ya 2023 kumruhusu kuongeza mihula.
· Saumu Njama
Dozens of Chinese EV makers under pressure to fold or trim operations: analysts
Grappling with expiring cash subsidies and tax incentives, China’s car market is forecast to see deliveries slump next year
· Daniel Ren
Editorial | Plane recycling opens new horizons for Hong Kong aviation
A new training centre is set to provide technicians with a new range of skills and bring an industrial chain to Hong Kong
· SCMP Editorial
Bus crash kills 15 in Guatemala, government declares 3 days of national mourning
15 others were being treated for injuries at local hospitals after the bus veered off a road and fell into a deep ravine, authorities said
· Associated Press
Germany: Drones disrupt air traffic in Hanover
Air traffic was disrupted in Hanover in the northern German state of Lower Saxony after unidentified drones were detected in the area, a Hanover airport spokesperson said on Saturday.
· Saim Dušan Inayatullah