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Derryn Wong

Derryn Wong

CORRESPONDENT

BT’s transport correspondent has covered the automotive industry for more than 15 years and now also reports on mobility, aviation and shipping. If it moves people or things, he’s interested and even more interested if it does so faster, better and cleaner.

emailderrynwong@sph.com.sg
ComfortDelGro's robotaxis currently operate as a commercial service in Guangzhou, China.

ComfortDelGro sees China and Singapore as key robotaxi markets 

It aims to operate 3,000 autonomous vehicles, comprising 10% of its fleet, by 2030 

The new facility will help support demand for Bombardier's jets, such as the Global 8000.

Bombardier to grow Apac service hub in Singapore with S$100 million expansion

A new facility in JTC’s Seletar Aerospace Park will create the largest business aviation service centre in the world

Demand for heavy electric trucks, such as this BYD T35, has been turbocharged by incentives introduced at the start of 2026.

Commercial vehicle COE likely to breach S$100,000; mainstream car premiums to remain elevated

EV demand, high diesel prices and short supply will continue driving upward pressure: observers

The expansion will increase the presence of DBS Treasures' wealth management centres in Singapore by 50%.

DBS to open 18 new and 36 upgraded wealth centres across Apac by 2027

First centre expected to open in Q3 2026; will roll out in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India, Indonesia and Taiwan

Industry observers think recent moves by C&C's parent company could be preparations for a sale of the unit.

Shareholder change ‘not a new thing’; firm’s strength comes from its talent: Cycle & Carriage MD

The Singapore and Malaysia car retailer’s staying power stems from its management and people, says Wilfrid Foo

Kerry Mok, president and CEO of Sats, says the Covid-19 pandemic clearly showed that the group needed to strengthen through diversification.
OUTSTANDING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

How Sats CEO Kerry Mok turned the group’s lowest ebb into sky-high results on a global stage 

He explains why good leaders need to own everything, recruit people smarter than them and ‘over-communicate’

Toyota is expanding its electric model range with the (from left) BZ4X Touring and Urban Cruiser.

Toyota to launch its first mainstream EV in Singapore in Q3 2026

The Urban Cruiser will use a Category A COE; another SUV, the bZ4X Touring, will also hit the market

Heavy vehicle demand to serve major construction projects has helped drive Category C COE premiums to new heights.

Policy changes, construction demand push commercial vehicle COE premiums to new record

Big infrastructure projects and changing policy keep Category C high, which could disadvantage smaller players

Demand for electric heavy commercial vehicles has driven the Certificate of Entitlement premium to new heights, say industry observers.

Commercial vehicle COE premium up 5.4% at record high of S$92,223

Category B hits a six-month high, while Category A is the only premium to dip

As fuel prices climb and the effects of hedging lessen, air travel in the Asia-Pacific could see increased ticket prices and depressed demand.

Effects of Iran conflict will become more serious in coming months, says Apac airline group

Governments and airlines must cooperate closely, says head of Association of Asia Pacific Airlines

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