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Southeast Asia Technology

AMAP and Malaysian tech company partner to expand spatial tech in ASEAN

China-based map service AMAP has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Tuxuri Sdn. Bhd to expand geospatial intelligence in Southeast Asia. Creating space Multinational Alibaba’s location services arm, AMAP,…

Antonina JosonSeptember 3, 2026

Electric Vehicles Southeast Asia

Thailand to revamp vehicle excise tax scheme based on CO2 emissions

The Thai government is planning to restructure its vehicle excise tax scheme by basing it on carbon emissions rather than vehicle fuel type. From fuel to carbon Thailand’s Finance Ministry has proposed to…

Antonina JosonSeptember 3, 2026

AfMA News

From the Fleet Community to AfMA: Meet Nick Stowe

AfMA is pleased to welcome Nick Stowe to the team as our new Industry Partnerships & Account Manager, bringing with him almost a decade of hands-on fleet experience and a strong connection to…

Monalisa MarinAugust 28, 2026

Fleet Management Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s Chandra Asri buys Cycle & Carriage from JC&C

Indonesian company PT Chandra Asri Pacific will buy Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s (JC&C) businesses in Singapore and Malaysia. Shifting focus PT Chandra Asri Pacific is set to buy a group of subsidiaries under…

Antonina JosonAugust 27, 2026

News Southeast Asia

Dealers to dispose of deregistered cars under LTA’s new proposal

Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) is proposing that dealers take responsibility for the disposal of deregistered cars and provide proof of disposal, rather than the vehicle owners. Authorised Exporter Scheme…

Antonina JosonAugust 27, 2026

Education Safety

Service body weight and GVM compliance for fleet utes

Every gram your service body weighs is a gram your team cannot carry in tools, parts, or materials. On a standard ute, this trade-off matters more than most fleet managers…

HIDriveAugust 26, 2026

Education Safety

What modern fleet safety looks like in practice

Driver fatigue and safety remain a major challenge for Australian fleet managers. Connected fleet technology is showing measurable results: Geotab’s Connected Fleets in Australia 2026 report found 65 per cent…

GeotabAugust 26, 2026

News Safety

Mazda 6e earns five-star ANCAP rating

Mazda’s first mainstream electric vehicle has secured a five-star ANCAP safety rating, with the 6e recording strong results for both adult and child occupant protection. The five-star rating applies to…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 26, 2026

News Safety

NHVR launches tools for transition to Heavy Vehicle Accreditation

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched two new digital tools to help operators transition to the new Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme and strengthen their safety management systems. …

Anby AlcomendasAugust 26, 2026

News Safety

Driver trust emerges as key barrier to ADAS safety gains

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) could prevent thousands of road casualties each year. Still, new research has found that many Australian motorists are switching off systems they consider annoying, intrusive…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 26, 2026