![Hanoi declared world's most polluted city, authorities seek action Hanoi declared world's most polluted city, authorities seek action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51735903966_TBHANOI.jpg)
Hanoi declared world's most polluted city, authorities seek action
So far Hanoi has a target for at least 50% of buses and 100% of taxis to be EVs by 2030.
Sat Jan 04 2025
![Cabbie, two passengers met fiery end as NGV taxi catches fire in Merlimau crash Cabbie, two passengers met fiery end as NGV taxi catches fire in Merlimau crash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732785752_TBcarfire.jpg)
Cabbie, two passengers met fiery end as NGV taxi catches fire in Merlimau crash
The fire was believed to have ignited from a leak in the natural gas vehicle (NGV) tank installed in the taxi, according to police.
Thu Nov 28 2024
![Tesla wants to register generic 'robotaxi' word as its own trademark Tesla wants to register generic 'robotaxi' word as its own trademark](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41728619075_Teslas.jpg)
Tesla wants to register generic 'robotaxi' word as its own trademark
Tesla's applications were submitted, as Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's concept for self-driving taxi and a self-driving bus for up to 20 people.
Wed Oct 16 2024
![INSIGHT - Tesla gambles on ‘black box’ AI tech for robotaxis INSIGHT - Tesla gambles on ‘black box’ AI tech for robotaxis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61728645649_Tesla.jpg)
INSIGHT - Tesla gambles on ‘black box’ AI tech for robotaxis
The automaker is widely expected to showcase a prototype called the "Cybercab" rather than a road-ready driverless taxi.
Fri Oct 11 2024
![Japan airport shut after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway, 87 flights cancelled Japan airport shut after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway, 87 flights cancelled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71680257563_TBJapanFlag.jpg)
Japan airport shut after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway, 87 flights cancelled
Miyazaki Airport shut its runway after the explosion caused a crater, deep in the middle of the taxiway next to the runway.
Wed Oct 02 2024
![Drivers more likely to be distracted while using partial automation tech, study shows Drivers more likely to be distracted while using partial automation tech, study shows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-03/41551705350_pemanduwanita.jpg)
Drivers more likely to be distracted while using partial automation tech, study shows
Major automakers are racing to deploy tech that partially automates driving tasks to enhance safety, ease, and revenue.
Sun Sep 22 2024
![China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723193905_tbdriverlesscarAp.jpg)
China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers
Ride-hailing and taxi drivers face job loss threats from AI as thousands of robotaxis begin operating on Chinese streets.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Flying taxis in Indonesia's new capital will need to follow international rules Flying taxis in Indonesia's new capital will need to follow international rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722216782_IbuKotaNusantara.jpg)
Flying taxis in Indonesia's new capital will need to follow international rules
The Transportation Ministry issued permit for technical test, considering it a scientific test to study and develop flying taxi services.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![Taxi, school bus drivers to enjoy Socso contributions from next month - Loke Taxi, school bus drivers to enjoy Socso contributions from next month - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708675430_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
Taxi, school bus drivers to enjoy Socso contributions from next month - Loke
Anthony Loke said, the move was to provide social protection to taxi and school bus drivers in the event of an accident.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![Film legend Martin Scorsese awarded Honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale Film legend Martin Scorsese awarded Honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708502678_TBScorsesejpg.jpg)
Film legend Martin Scorsese awarded Honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale
US director Martin Scorsese's works include films, such as Taxi Driver, Shutter Island and Gangs of New York.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Dubai to launch aerial taxi service by 2026 Dubai to launch aerial taxi service by 2026](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707713302_dubaigeneric.jpg)
Dubai to launch aerial taxi service by 2026
The Joby Aviation S4 is designed to accommodate four passengers, in addition to the pilot.
Mon Feb 12 2024
![Japan releases transcripts of fatal aircraft collision Japan releases transcripts of fatal aircraft collision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704282233_transcripts.jpg)
Japan releases transcripts of fatal aircraft collision
According to the transcripts released, the Coast Guard aircraft had been told to taxi to a holding point near the runway.
Wed Jan 03 2024
![Government offering 4,000 PSV licences to B40 group - Loke Government offering 4,000 PSV licences to B40 group - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41688363757_TBAnthonyLoke.jpg)
Government offering 4,000 PSV licences to B40 group - Loke
Anthony Loke said of that number, 3,500 PSV licences were for e-hailing and taxi drivers, while the remaining 500 were for PSV bus drivers.
Mon Jul 03 2023
![Dead birds get new life: New Mexico researchers develop taxidermy bird drones Dead birds get new life: New Mexico researchers develop taxidermy bird drones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681472030_TBDEADBIRDDRONE.jpg)
Dead birds get new life: New Mexico researchers develop taxidermy bird drones
Taxidermy bird drones, currently being tested in a purpose-built cage, can be used to understand the flocks' formation and flight patterns.
Fri Apr 14 2023
![Clones, noseprints, flying taxis: Sci-fi meets reality at expo Clones, noseprints, flying taxis: Sci-fi meets reality at expo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81677844975_Petnow.jpg)
Clones, noseprints, flying taxis: Sci-fi meets reality at expo
In the future, we may live our later years in the company of "socially intelligent" robots capable of "building an emotional relationship".
Sat Mar 04 2023
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![What is a sovereign wealth fund? What is a sovereign wealth fund?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694412465_USDollar.jpg)
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025