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.
Cathay Pacific counts on South-east Asia’s burgeoning middle class to drive next growth phase
The airline has prepared for increased passenger and cargo traffic by boosting its capacity and expanding its home base
All COE premiums rise; mainstream cars rise 3.4%, large cars up 1.4%
Observers say spike in motorcycle premium – nearly 12% – is due to combination of increased demand ahead of Hari Raya Puasa
Australia-Europe flight bookings through Singapore up 38% in March
Data from Flight Centre Travel Group shows traffic looking for alternate routes to avoid Middle East hubs
Singapore car rental company and customer end up in court over alleged unpaid deposit
Charlotte Vehicle says the statements are ‘false and misleading’

UK High Court rejects appeal on US$832.2 million case against Yangzijiang Shipbuilding units
The court also refuses the claimants’ application for permission to appeal further
Malaysia’s IJM board recommends rejection of Sunway’s ‘not fair and not reasonable’ takeover offer
Independent adviser M&A Securities says the offer price represents a 46.1-51.4% discount to IJM shares’ estimated value
No significant changes in vessel arrivals; Singapore has adequate marine fuel, says MPA
The authority’s responses are to queries on pre-emptive actions it is taking to address possible congestion, shortages
Law Society initiated disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh ‘as required’ because of his conviction
He was found guilty on two charges of lying to a Parliamentary Committee of Privileges last year
Singapore’s EV charging prices remain stable, but an April increase looms
Observers say climbing natural gas prices and a bump in electricity tariffs could make charging more expensive from next month
Cathay Pacific doubles fuel surcharge on most flights due to Gulf conflict
The surcharge is as high as HK$1,164 – versus HK$569 – as jet fuel prices soar