Transport strike at Ctg Port withdrawn as CPA agrees to revoke increased entry fee

Highlight: Transport strike at Chattogram Port withdrawn this afternoon CPA agrees to revoke 300% hike in gate pass fee Container movement resumed at around 3:30pm after two days of disruption Strike withdrawal followed meeting between CPA,...

Innovation won the Nobel Prize: What It Means for T&T

By Emer­son John-Charles Ask the av­er­age econ­o­mist about the key dri­vers of eco­nom­ic growth and pro­duc­tiv­i­ty, and you will like­ly hear about prices, labour, cap­i­tal mar­kets and mon­e­tary pol­i­cy. Rarely will cre­ativ­i­ty,...

Foreigners rank Taipei as best city on transportation ease, job opportunities

Foreigners in Taiwan ranked Taipei the most livable city in the nation, with transportation convenience and job opportunities cited as key factors, a survey released yesterday by the Tourism Innovation Association of Taiwan showed. Ninety-six...

QSE opens weak as banks and consumer goods counters see strong selling pressure

The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) yesterday opened the week weak with its key index losing more than 13 points on selling pressure especially in the banks and consumer goods sectors. The Arab individuals were seen increasingly bearish as the 20-stock...

Transport strike at Ctg port partially withdrawn

A section of transport owners has withdrawn their strike at Chattogram port after the port authority assured them of temporarily postponing the increased vehicle entry fee. Following a meeting with the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) chairman...

NFR strengthens customer interface, boosts logistics efficiency

Maligaon, October 19 (MExN): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has undertaken a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction and increasing freight revenue during the month of September 2025. These measures are focused on...

Chip seal v asphalt: Innovation is key for happier communities – Editorial

“The noise is unbearable, especially when the trucks come through. I have to close my doors, and you can still hear the traffic,” Coetzee told NZME. Neale recorded the road noise at 87 decibels outside his house on Papamoa Beach Rd. On a nearby...

CAAB designates GSE Maintenance area for storing goods after cargo village fire

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has temporarily designated the GSE Maintenance area for storing goods following recent disruptions at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport cargo village. Customs authorities are conducting...

Explainer: How China fosters growth, innovation amidst global uncertainties through past Five-Year Plan

BEIJING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- This year marks the conclusion of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), which has steered the country through global uncertainties while maintaining growth and electrifying innovation over the past five years....

Container transport at Ctg port resumes

Container transport to and from Chattogram Port resumed fully at 5pm today, as trailer owners also called off their protest following the withdrawal of the strike by a section of truck owners. Though the truck and covered van owners called off...

Fire at Shahjalal Airport destroys garment raw materials, business samples: BGMEA

The fire at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has destroyed valuable raw materials, readymade garments, and crucial business samples, said Senior Vice President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters...

Three Arkansas community colleges receive $450K in state transportation grants

Three University of Arkansas System two-year colleges have received more than $450,000 in grants from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development Program grant recipients include the...

New Trackless Tram in Dubai: A Step Closer to Smarter and Greener Transport

14October 19, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: The all new Trackless Tram in Dubai creates the city’s latest leap towards a sustainable technology future. Designed to connect very smoothly with the Dubai Metro, this tram is self-driving electric tram that aims...

Oman launches ‘Hadatha’ cybersecurity centre to drive innovation and national resilience

MUSCAT – The launch was held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Saif Abdullah Al Haddabi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation for Research and Innovation. The launch of the centre falls within the...

CAAB designates GEC Maintenance area for storing goods after cargo village fire

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has temporarily designated the GEC Maintenance area for storing goods following recent disruptions at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport cargo village. Customs authorities are conducting...

Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania to Sign EU Pact for North–South Transport Corridor

Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, will launch a new cross-border transport corridor. Credit: Bougiotis Evangelos / AMNA In November, Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania will sign a cooperation pact with the European Commission in Brussels, launching a new...

Chinese innovation and finance leads to Serbian high-speed rail link

02:15 Serbia has inaugurated its new high-speed railway line connecting Belgrade with Subotica, a city on the Hungarian border, marking another milestone in the flagship Belgrade–Budapest project. The 342km railway, largely financed through...

Automechanika Dubai Awards 2025 reveals finalists driving industry innovation and excellence

The fifth edition of Automechanika Dubai Awards has announced its 2025 finalists, celebrating individuals, products and organisations redefining excellence, innovation, and leadership across the Middle East’s automotive aftermarket and service...

Eversolo’s New T8 Professional-Grade Streaming Transport Is Aimed At Serious Audiophiles

The Eversolo T8 was unveiled at this year's Munich High End Show. EVERSOLO As an innovator in the audio market, Eversolo has followed a philosophy of “faithfully reproducing pure sound.” That’s what hi-fi is all about. Chasing down the best...

Guyana secures US$156 million World Bank loan to strengthen transport infrastructure

GUYANA’S transport infrastructure is set for a major boost through the Integrated Transport Corridors Project (ITCP), following the signing of a US$156 million loan agreement between the Government of Guyana and the World Bank. A press release...