Collisions and groundings of merchant vessels show no sign of waning, raising questions about the future role of human watchkeepers following a series of tragic collisions, an expert says.
Garuda Indonesia’s Boeing jets deal: a win-win or political trade-off?
A US$3.2 billion plan by Indonesia’s flag carrier to buy 50 Boeing aircraft has drawn scrutiny over whether the order is a genuine business decision or a political trade-off linked to Washington’s recent tariff cuts on Indonesian imports.
The deal was unveiled by the White House on July 22 alongside news that US President Donald Trump had agreed to reduce his so-called reciprocal tariff on Indonesian imports to the US to 19 per cent from the initial 32 per cent he imposed in April.
The joint…
Chinese EVs are making inroads in Singapore, and here’s why
Singaporean financial adviser Winnie Koh faced a dilemma when selecting her family’s next car – she appreciated the value for money offered by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands, but still had lingering concerns about their quality.
But the 30-year-old said her experience driving a Tesla in the US raised doubts about the brand’s battery life and durability, leading her to consider Chinese rival BYD, which was offering incentives such as a 20 per cent discount on charging for three years and…