Sri Lanka is looking to boost its public transport infrastructure, particularly in Colombo, amid rising passenger numbers and increased road congestion.
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Articles & Analysis | Oil price drop drives development in Brunei Darussalam's transport sector from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2016
As Brunei Darussalam prepares to expand its economic activity away from oil and gas, it is looking toward other sectors to contribute further to GDP. The transport industry has thus found itself in the spotlight, with expectations of the sector’s economic and strategic input to growth running high.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Dermot Mannion, Former Deputy Chairman, Royal Brunei Airlines (RB): Interview from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2016
To what extent can Brunei Darussalam be a competitive air transport hub in South-east Asia?
Articles & Analysis | Brunei Darussalam's flag carrier sees major overhaul from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2016
In line with much of the transport sector in Brunei Darussalam, Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) underwent a five-year restructuring process between 2011 and 2016. This overhaul involved rebranding, service enhancements and simplification of the flight network and fleet, including the assimilation of South-east Asia’s first Boeing 787-8s. These...
Articles & Analysis | Government efforts to reduce car dependency in Brunei Darussalam from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2016
As private car ownership proliferates in the Brunei Darussalam, its streets and highways are becoming increasingly congested, and road-related injuries and fatalities are a growing trend. The Sultanate’s reliance on the automobile has been blamed on a lack of public transport, attractive deals and loan options on vehicle purchases, and low...
Articles & Analysis | Integrated transport system aims to boost economic activity in Malaysia from The Report: Malaysia 2016
As the north’s industrial powerhouse, a logistics hub and a popular tourist destination, Penang is also one of Malaysia’s fastest-growing states, with a population projected to reach 2.5m by 2030. It is divided into two halves, Penang Island, where the capital George Town is located, and Seberang Perai on the mainland. However, the increasing...