National standard for EV charging upgraded to include new tech such as wireless systems

[SINGAPORE] The standard for electric vehicle (EV) charging will be upgraded from Wednesday (April 1) to pave the way for the safe operation and adoption of new technology, such as wireless charging.

Common complaints include alleged overcharging, lack of transparency in damage assessments and repair costs, and refunds that were delayed.

LTA, Case launch accreditation scheme for car-sharing industry in Singapore

Aim is to raise service standards across the industry, address common consumer concerns

Willie Walsh’s tenure as head of Iata comes to a close on Jul 31.

India’s IndiGo names Iata head Willie Walsh as new CEO

Walsh is expected to join IndiGo no later than Aug 3

Cancellations of both SQ494 and SQ495 flights between Singapore and Dubai had previously been extended to end-April.

SIA extends Dubai flight suspensions to end-May on geopolitical woes

The flag carrier warns that other flights could also be affected

Grab's S$1.1 million support package includes fuel vouchers that were introduced in March, and upcoming increases in monthly cash bonuses and cashback rebates.

Grab, Strides raise fares, unveil driver support measures amid rising fuel costs

Grab’s fuel surcharge will be adjusted to S$0.90 per trip, while Strides’ street-hail fares will rise S$0.01 per distance and time-based unit

Canada struck a tariff deal with China in January that allows China to export electric vehicles to Canada at a much lower tariff rate, with an initial quota of 49,000 vehicles in 12 months.

Chinese cars can’t cross from Canada to US, Trump’s envoy says

THE US won’t allow Chinese electric cars from Canada to enter its market, President Donald Trump’s ambassador in Ottawa said, after a January deal in which Prime Minister Mark Carney lowered tariffs o...

US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, March 29, 2026.

Florida to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump

FLORIDA Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Monday to rename the Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump, the latest in a series of buildings, institutions, government programmes, ...

Major aviation hubs like Singapore' Changi Airport are being pushed towards their flight capacity limits, says Mayur Patel, regional sales director of aviation data platform OAG.

Asean airports, airlines face capacity test as Gulf conflict diverts passenger traffic

Changi and Suvarnabhumi absorb Europe-Asia passenger overflow, straining resources amid jet shortages

Cathay Pacific said it would raise fuel surcharges on all routes from April 1, its second increase in about two weeks.

Price hikes, outlook cuts: What various airlines are doing as fuel costs surge

A SURGE in jet fuel prices driven by the US-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise financial outlooks.

Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter, Air Canada said.

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to quit after furor about crash condolence video

Quebec’s National Assembly votes 92-0 to demand Rousseau’s resignation